Most people see their kitchen as a clean space for preparing meals. Yet, some common kitchen items and areas can harbor more bacteria than a toilet seat. Studies have shown that the average kitchen ...

Most of us grab frozen vegetables or ice cream from grocery store freezers without a second thought. We trust that freezing keeps food safe, sterile even. Turns out, that's not quite how it works.

Everyone knows the sponge and stovetop are hotbeds for bacteria, but there are germ havens in the kitchen you're forgetting to clean. Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, ...