| ■ Study Questions Cleanliness Of Home Kitchens | 2010.09.03 |
| At least one in seven kitchens in American homes would fail the type of health inspection used in restaurants, suggests a new study. Researchers conducted the study in Los Angeles County and found that less than two-thirds of home kitchens would receive an A or B rating and at least 14 percent would fail the inspection, the Associated Press reported. The study authors noted that 98 percent of restaurants in Los Angeles County receive A or B scores each year. While restaurant-caused outbreaks get the most attention, experts believe most food illnesses are caused by meals prepared at home, the AP reported. |