Vinegar
Coverage of Vinegar in the Nexus archive.
- How to stay safe and still enjoy produce this summer with the outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite
A large cyclospora outbreak in the U.S., linked to contaminated fresh produce, has caused over 1,500 cases in Michigan and spread to 30 states. The parasite causes watery diarrhea and is treatable with antibiotics, though the source remains unknown. Prevention tips include washing produce with water and vinegar, cooking to 158°F, and using soap and water for hand hygiene.
- Over a dozen exposed to chemical spill at The Home Depot: Nassau FD
An accidental chemical spill at a Home Depot store in Freeport, N.Y., caused 13 people to be exposed to a chemical reaction from mixed household cleaners, including chlorine bleach and vinegar. Three individuals were hospitalized, and multiple others were sickened.
- As ant infestations surge during record UK heatwave, pest control experts reveal the cheap kitchen ingredients that work like a charm - from 35p vinegar to £1 cinnamon
Ant infestations in the UK are rising due to a record heatwave, with pest control experts recommending affordable kitchen ingredients like vinegar and cinnamon as effective solutions. The article highlights cost-effective methods, such as 35p vinegar and £1 cinnamon, to combat the surge in ants.
- Consumer watchdog zeroes in on Woolworths’ allegedly fake discounts as it meets supermarket giant in court
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is suing Woolworths in federal court, alleging the supermarket chain used fake discounts to mislead shoppers. Products like vinegar, Tim Tams, and baby rice are under scrutiny, with the case echoing a similar action against Coles.