Christine M. Bruhn, PhD

Christine M. Bruhn, PhD, is the director of the Center for Consumer Research at the University of California, Davis, and coauthor of the consumer publication Safe Handling of Fruits and Vegetables. Dr. Bruhn’s research focuses on consumer issues in food safety and quality.

Simple Secrets to an E. Coli-Free Kitchen
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Simple Secrets to an E. Coli-Free Kitchen

Christine M. Bruhn, PhD | May 9, 2014

After the recent E. coli food poisoning scare in Europe, a coworker told me that she was washing her raw…

Canned Vegetables Can Be As Nutritious As Their Fresh Counterparts

Canned Vegetables Can Be As Nutritious As Their Fresh Counterparts

Christine M. Bruhn, PhD | August 7, 2012

Vegetables are canned upon harvest, when nutrients are at their peak, so some canned varieties may have even more nutrients.…