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Food Scare

A 17th-century cider press.

When the Cure for Poisonous Cider Was Hours of Bathtime

Doctors sent "Devonshire colic" patients to soak in the town of Bath.

Anne Ewbank August 19, 2019

Pink peppercorns have a papery texture and mild taste.

When People Panicked Over Pink Peppercorns

They're not even really pepper.

Anne Ewbank November 16, 2018

They're cute, but you really shouldn't.

The CDC Is Begging People to Stop Cuddling Chickens

Snuggling and smooching your poultry may end in salmonella.

Anne Ewbank February 7, 2018

Coal tar colors being tested for safety.

When Food Dye Was Made From Coal Tar

It was considered almost magical.

Anne Ewbank January 23, 2018

Does this look like candy to you?

An Anthropologist Explains Why We Want to Eat Tide Pods

But you really shouldn't swallow laundry tablets.

Anne Ewbank January 19, 2018

Yelp can be used for more than finding a good pizza place.

New York City Officials Hunted Down 10 Food Poisoning Outbreaks Using Yelp

The key words are sick, vomit, diarrhea, and food poisoning.

Anne Ewbank January 11, 2018

A jar of mustard pickles.

Mustard Pickles

This zippy Newfoundland condiment inspires a deep, burning loyalty.