Bacteria

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This is what happens if you accidentally eat moldy food

Rethink plastic for your reusable water bottle — study finds them to be bacteria-ridden

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Why you may be more at risk for foodborne infections during the holidays

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Wegmans issues multi-state recall on pre-packaged cauliflower items

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Even a quick power nap with your contacts in can raise risk of serious eye infection, new study finds

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Despite their 'protective' skin, you should totally be washing avocados

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Why hand dryers are public enemy No. 1 for holiday shoppers

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Pennsylvania farmers markets have host of food-safety issues, study finds

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New Jersey man dies of rare brain-eating bacteria after trip to Texas

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Man in critical condition after contracting flesh-eating bacteria near Jersey Shore

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ATMs dispense more than money: The dirt and dope that's on your cash

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All Jersey Shore beaches now below limit for feces-related bacteria

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Beaches throughout Cape May, Atlantic City issued advisory for feces-related bacteria contamination

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These Jersey Shore beaches tested too high for feces-related bacteria

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Investigation: Is the 'five-second rule' legitimate?

Five second rule

Panera recalling cream cheese after testing positive for fatal bacteria

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This common oral hygiene habit could increase risk for diabetes, study says

Seven Jersey Shore beach closings lifted heading into weekend

Four heart surgery patients at Penn Presbyterian hospital get infections

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Algae forces New Jersey officials to issue no fishing ban in reservoir

Philadelphia high school student dies from bacterial meningitis

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Why CHOP wants to study your baby's poo

Millions of dust mites may be lurking in your bed, according to report

Dust Mites

Microbiologist recreates 'Starry Night' with bacteria in petri dish

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Study: The dirtiest place on an airplane isn't the bathroom. So what is?

Jersey Shore beach closes due to high bacteria levels

West Chester University treats cooling towers for Legionnaires' disease bacteria

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Experiment finds bacteria, mold on and in Keurig machines

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FDA revisits safety of healthcare antiseptics such as Purell

Grow at your own risk: Microbiologist says some beards comparable to toilets

Bad news for germaphobes

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