12 Things You Didn’t Realize Can Expire
Photo: Have a nice day Photo (Shutterstock) You should always replace a bike helmet after a crash, or any time it starts to show cracks or other signs of damage.…
Throw Out This Bacon, Sausage, and Other Meat, Department of Agriculture Says
Photo: Liudmyla Chuhunova (Shutterstock) The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is urging consumers to check their pantries, refrigerators, and freezers to see whether they contain…
How to Tell If Your At-Home COVID Test Really Expired
Photo: Daisy Daisy (Shutterstock) At this point in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, at-home rapid antigen tests are one of the key tools at our disposal when it comes to stopping…
These Foods Are Safe to Eat Well Past Their ‘Expiration Dates’
Photo: Steve Cukrov (Shutterstock) Expiration dates are meaningless, but there is still a feeling of unease that can come with munching down on a snack whose packaging claims it expired…
You Need a Different Ice Box in Your Freezer
Photo: PJjaruwan (Shutterstock) Open, free-floating ice trays—even the silicone ones—are no way to store ice. They’re prone to breaking, being stinky, and there’s always one ice cube that will never…
Your Hotel Mini-Fridge Might Not Be a Real Fridge
Photo: Surachet Jo (Shutterstock) Have you ever stuck your restaurant leftovers in a hotel mini fridge only to wonder the next morning why they’re so…warm? You’re not imagining it. Hotel…
Don’t Make These Food Safety Mistakes at Your Summer Barbecue
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) Cookout season is finally upon us—but with all the fun of cooking and eating outdoors comes additional food safety concerns. You’ve probably eyed a creamy potato…
Don’t Eat This E. Coli-Tainted Ground Beef, USDA Says
Photo: HandmadePictures (Shutterstock) As a (relatively) inexpensive and versatile protein, ground beef is a staple in many meat-eating American households. In fact, you might have some in your refrigerator or…
How Often You Need to Wash Your Dog’s Food Bowl
Photo: LightField Studios (Shutterstock) Ask five people with dogs how often they wash their pet’s food bowl, and you’ll probably get five different answers. While there are likely several reasons…
Avoid These Raw Oysters From Canada, FDA Says
Photo: biggereye (Shutterstock) Fans of raw oysters: We’re afraid we have some bad news. You know that little voice in the back of your head that whispers “let’s hope eating…