Catriona Byers, a historian specializing in 19th-century morgues, also works as a food stylist to escape the emotional intensity of her research, finding practical and creative relief in photographing food while studying urban death, policing, and forensics.
Uber Eats now offers users a $3 UberCash reward for submitting authentic, well-lit photos of their meals, especially when menu images are unavailable, encouraging user-generated content to enhance the ordering experience.
The Bad Food [Pics] subreddit is dedicated to sharing "horrible food photos from amateur photographers." The group has amassed over 36k members and features unappetizing meals such as Oreo scrambled eggs and rotten steaks. The creator of the subreddit believes that "everything is disgusting to someone." While these photos may be amusing, it's important to remember that food poisoning affects one in six Americans every year, and certain individuals are at higher risk. The CDC recommends taking precautions such as cleaning hands and surfaces, separating raw and ready-to-eat foods, using food thermometers, and keeping food cold.