On Wednesday, Dec. 18, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the International Food Information Council Foundation and other food safety experts flocked to Twitter with the tag #CDCchat to give tips on keeping holiday feasts safe and healthy.
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Newton’s Third Law of Motion is that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. An example of this is currently playing out with pesticides and food
As the 249th Independence Day celebrations conclude today, Americans will be left with a bounty of leftovers from patriotic barbecues, picnics, and gatherings. From juicy burgers and grilled chicken to
As Americans prepare to celebrate the nation’s 249th birthday this Fourth of July, millions will gather for cookouts, parades and fireworks. But with summer heat and outdoor meals comes
Easter unites families for vibrant celebrations with colorful eggs, savory hams and sweet treats, but food safety is critical to keep the holiday joyful. Improper handling of traditional foods risks
Co-op brand creamy garlic and spinach salad is being recalled in Canada because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the salad was distributed in
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
The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.
Recent
A unit of the Food Standard Agency (FSA) has helped seize bushmeat in England.
The National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) operation resulted in one arrest. A 51-year-old man has been
