Public health officials in Washington state are urging people to practice safe procedures for home canning after a man died during the weekend.
The man, from Grays Harbor County, was between 55 and 65 years
Continue Reading Suspected botulism death prompts warning about home-canned food
Winter storm Izzy has made its way across the eastern United States stranding many in heaps of snow, and leading to thousands of power outages. Among all the other concerns caused by the weather, food
Continue Reading Keeping food safe during power outages; be prepared to be safe
During the holiday season one gift no one wants is food poisoning. Unfortunately that item on the non-wish list makes an appearance all too often after holiday meals.
While foodborne illnesses require specific testing to
Continue Reading Tips to identify food poisoning and steps to take if it is suspected
Football season is back in full swing. Stadiums are filling up with fans again, and grilling in stadium parking lots and at backyard cookouts are back with the gridiron season. The food fun includes fans
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Whether you tried your hand at baking bread, followed a new recipe on Tik Tok, or even thought up some creative dishes “Iron Chef” style, the past 18 months have turned
Continue Reading Simple actions can keep food safe and foodborne illnesses at bay
Labor Day often signals the end of summer for many in the United States, and the end of summer vacation for children of all ages. It is always the perfect time
Continue Reading End the summer without food poisoning: Labor Day food safety tips
For most people, the college experience isn’t remembered for its balanced diet and safe eating practices. College students have huge demands on their time, from studying to social events, and this means they often eat
Continue Reading Food safety tips for students heading back to college this fall
A trade association in the United Kingdom has published a guide on managing food safety for the temperature-controlled storage and distribution sector.
The Cold Chain Federation said the guidance should make it easier for members
Continue Reading Cold chain guide seeks to improve food safety in the UK
The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a handbook for countries to measure their foodborne disease burden.
The guide aims to help nations identify food safety system needs and data gaps so they can strengthen
Continue Reading WHO helps countries assess impact of foodborne illness
The term organic is not a guarantee of food safety, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Organic is a way to grow food following specific rules and guidelines, according
Continue Reading FAO: Organic label is not a guarantee of food safety
