Consumer Education

Home canning season is here: Follow safe practices to avoid botulism and other foodborne illnesses

As gardens begin producing tomatoes, green beans, peppers and other summer favorites, many home cooks are preparing to preserve their harvest through canning. Home canning can be a safe and

By News Desk

/ 15 Jun 2026

Home canning season is here: Follow safe practices to avoid botulism and other foodborne illnesses

Australian consumer survey highlights common mistakes

Results were released ahead of World Food Safety Day on June 7

By Joe Whitworth

/ 5 Jun 2026

Australian consumer survey highlights common mistakes

Low meat thermometer use prompts barbecue warning

An Irish survey has revealed low use of a meat thermometer when cooking burgers, sausages or chicken breasts. Findings prompted Safefood to remind people to use a thermometer to make

By Joe Whitworth

/ 4 Jun 2026

Low meat thermometer use prompts barbecue warning

Food poisoning remains top food safety concern in Australia

Food poisoning has once again been ranked as the most important food safety issue in a survey by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). The Consumer Insights Tracker was conducted

By Joe Whitworth

/ 3 Jun 2026

Food poisoning remains top food safety concern in Australia

Irish survey reveals kitchen hygiene overconfidence

A survey in Ireland has revealed a gap between confidence and behavior in the kitchen across Ireland, which could increase the risk of food poisoning. While nine in 10 adults

By Joe Whitworth

/ 18 May 2026

Irish survey reveals kitchen hygiene overconfidence

EFSA rolls out 2026 food safety campaign

Safe food practices and information on additives and flavorings are the main areas highlighted in the latest edition of a European food safety campaign. The Safe2Eat campaign is organized by

By Joe Whitworth

/ 21 Apr 2026

EFSA rolls out 2026 food safety campaign

UK analysis reveals little change in consumer food safety behavior

Domestic food safety practices have hardly changed over a 5-year period, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Findings come from a report on consumers’ self-reported practices in

By Joe Whitworth

/ 15 Apr 2026

UK analysis reveals little change in consumer food safety behavior

Be sure to serve food safety at spring holiday meals

Spring holidays bring families and friends together for Easter ham, Passover brisket, and Mother’s Day egg-based brunch dishes. As consumers across America prepare these traditional meals for gatherings,

By U.S. Department of Agriculture

/ 3 Apr 2026

Be sure to serve food safety at spring holiday meals

Petting farm safety warning issued ahead of Easter

Health officials in England and Wales have warned people about the risk of catching harmful infections from animals. Public Health Wales said it was important that people do not pick

By News Desk

/ 3 Apr 2026

Petting farm safety warning issued ahead of Easter

Live chicks and ducklings as Easter gifts pose Salmonella risk

Gifting live chicks, ducklings and bunnies as Easter presents remains a popular tradition, but public health officials warn the practice continues to fuel Salmonella outbreaks and animal welfare concerns. Salmonella

By News Desk

/ 2 Apr 2026

Live chicks and ducklings as Easter gifts pose Salmonella risk

Home-based cooks lack awareness of food safety rules

The majority of people who start a home-based business are unfamiliar with food safety regulations, according to a Dutch survey. Such operations are increasingly being allowed in the United

By Joe Whitworth

/ 20 Mar 2026

Home-based cooks lack awareness of food safety rules

Super Bowl LX: How to avoid foodborne illness at your watch party

As Super Bowl LX approaches on Feb. 8, fans are filling shopping carts in preparation for the New England Patriots – Seattle Seahawks rematch. But the thrill of the game shouldn’

By News Desk

/ 6 Feb 2026

Super Bowl LX: How to avoid foodborne illness at your watch party

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Consumer Education

Home canning season is here: Follow safe practices to avoid botulism and other foodborne illnesses

Australian consumer survey highlights common mistakes

Low meat thermometer use prompts barbecue warning

Food poisoning remains top food safety concern in Australia

Irish survey reveals kitchen hygiene overconfidence

EFSA rolls out 2026 food safety campaign

UK analysis reveals little change in consumer food safety behavior

Be sure to serve food safety at spring holiday meals

Petting farm safety warning issued ahead of Easter

Live chicks and ducklings as Easter gifts pose Salmonella risk

Home-based cooks lack awareness of food safety rules

Super Bowl LX: How to avoid foodborne illness at your watch party

Your Support Protects Public Health