The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health would like families to enjoy a safe and healthy Thanksgiving holiday feast by taking steps to avoid foodborne illness, commonly known as food poisoning.  Raw or undercooked meats, including turkey, chicken, beef and lamb, and food kept at unsafe temperatures can contain bacteria such as Campylobacter, Salmonella or E. coli, that cause ...

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is warning consumers not to eat specific brands of enoki and mixed mushrooms imported from China, Korea and Taiwan after tests conducted by CDPH found Listeria monocytogenes, officials announced Friday. Consumers in possession of these specific types of packaged enoki and mixed mushrooms should discard the products immediately. The affected packaged mushrooms were ...

In the past, people eating in restaurants were more prone to getting infected by foodborne diseases. This was mainly due to poor hygienic practices and the inability to control the food quality by restaurateurs of that time. Practicing food hygiene not only keeps your customers’ health at bay but also enhances the longevity of your food products. The difference in ...

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger Tuesday directing County departments to develop a “Seal the Meal” educational outreach campaign on safe food handling for delivery platforms and restaurants, officials said.  The motion was approved on the heels of an investigation by an undercover reporter who found meal delivery personnel allegedly eating the ...

With the holiday season fast approaching, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reminded Santa Clarita cooks about the importance of safe food preparation and storage measures to prevent foodborne illness. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Bacteria can be found in foods such as meat and poultry and may cause illness ...