Beverly Abad

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'CDC Declares Chipotle E. Coli Outbreaks Over

After two separate E.coli occurrences that sickened 60 customers of Chipotle Mexican Grill, the federal agency that monitors public health announced that the outbreak is now over.

By Beverly Abad

'Sushi Lovers Everywhere, the Price of Salmon Is About to Rise

It's a good time to be a salmon farmer. For a sushi lover, however? Not so much.
'Pistachios Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Risk

According to the FDA, the recall was announced after a routine testing revealed the presence of Salmonella in a one-pound bag of raw pistachio kernels bought online.
'KFC China Wins Lawsuit Over "Mutant Chicken" Allegations

Fast food giant KFC came out triumphant after filing a lawsuit in China against three local tech firms for spreading out allegations on social media accusing the Yum Brands restaurant of selling genetically modified chickens with "six wings and eight legs".
'Whole Foods Recalls Over 70,000 Pounds of Mislabeled Frozen Pizzas

Whole Foods is recalling 73,898 pounds of pepperoni pizza products shipped throughout New England due to mislabeling.
'Caffeine Doesn't Cause Heartbeat Irregularities, Study Said

It may speed you up on a particularly slow morning, but the consumption of coffee does not cause out-of-sync heartbeat patterns or heart palpitations, a new study says.
'Five Myths About Airline Food Debunked

Perhaps you have heard of old jokes about those airline food (who hasn't, really?), but they're getting harder to make these days. But are those airline meals really that bad, to start with? Here's everything you wanted to know about them, and the myths that need to be put to eternal rest.
'5 Fad Diets That Just Don't Work

With all the focus on weight in the present society, it isn't really that surprising that many people have a go-to diet whenever they need to shed some pounds. Some even fall prey to bogus, and potentially dangerous, weight loss products just to keep the weight off. Year after year, the most popular diets change, but the promises they make don't
'Taco Cleanse VS Pizza Diet: How Do They Match Up?

It's the first month of a new year, which means fad diets are all the hype. And as evidenced by the past years, the crazier the diet, the better.
'Eat More Food to Lose More Weight, As Long As It's Fruit

It's probably the last thing you want to do when you are on a diet, but a new study shows that eating more could actually help you lose weight.
'35 Chinese Restaurants Probed for Opium Usage

Following the recall of an opium-laced cough syrup that's manufactured in China, five restaurants near Beijing are currently facing criminal charges and another 30 will be going through intense investigations for allegedly seasoning their dishes with opium.
'6 Foods You Should Avoid Eating to Prevent Food-Poisoning

Amidst all the food safety issues that has been springing up left and right, it's only practical for one to ask what certain foods should be avoided to steer clear of the often miserable and traumatic effects of food poisoning.
'4 Reasons to Have a Beer

By now, you may have already known that wine is good for you. But it also got you thinking, what about beer?
'Have Constant (and Oftentimes Uncontrollable) Cravings for Food? Here's How to Stop Them

Known as a dieter's worst nightmare, food cravings are more than just your normal hunger. One minute you're just going about your day as usual - the next, you're under the control of desire.
'Charcoal Water: Its Health Benefits and What It Can Do For a Bloated Stomach

Now that juices and detox cleansing have become quite the norm, mixologists are itching to bring something new to the table. Enter: Activated charcoal.