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Outbreaks of norovirus, E.coli and salmonella in our nation’s food supply often have consumers worried. While most foodborne ...

Don’t let your vacation go to ship — how to reduce your risk of norovirus, infectious diseases, food poisoning and more.

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Yes, double-dipping can transmit bacteria and viruses. But in most cases, it might not be as risky as it seems.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that certain half-shell oysters that are frozen and raw harvested in South Korea may be potentially contaminated with norovirus.