food safety

A top Food and Drug Administration (FDA) safety official submitted his resignation this week, citing progress on tackling the U.S. infant formula shortage while also expressing frustrations with the structure of the agency. Frank…

You’re all set to dig into your favorite yogurt. But when you peel back the lid, you notice the lush creaminess is marred by a watery pool of liquid sitting right on top. So what is that liquid—and more importantly, is it telling you that…

“We need more choices for people to be able to eat healthy without compromising the choices for others” File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Do you eat five servings (400-500 grams) of fruits and vegetables or do 30 minutes of physical activity…

‘Tis the season for festive meals, but with that also comes the risk of improperly cooked and served dishes causing food-borne illnesses. From not cooking meat properly to leaving foods at room temperature, there are many ways to…

Authorities are urgently investigating a major outbreak of salmonella after almost 70 people attending a fancy gala dinner suffered horrific food poisoning.NSW Health confirmed at least 69 people from across the state, as well as Queensland…

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If there’s only one cutting board around, it’s critical to clean and sanitize it in between uses “especially if you are going to use them for a raw product followed by a food that will not be cooked,” Dr. Shumaker says. Scrub your board…

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Tyson has recalled over 94,000 pounds of ground beef products produced at one of its facilities in Texas. According to a recent press release, Tyson Foods Inc., which supplies supermarket company H-E-B, has issued a recall for select Hill…

To wash your chicken before cooking or not to wash your chicken before cooking—that is the ultimate question. The answer, though, will depend on whom you ask. If you’ve ever wondered, “Should you wash chicken?”—you’ve come to the right…