Say the word “irradiation,” and a lot of people will shudder. Now ask them about irradiated food, and they’ll quickly say something like “definitely not.”
Yet as far back as 1999, the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved the irradiation of certain foods as a safe and efficient way to kill foodborne
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A global matcha shortage is flooding U.S. markets with low-quality, potentially hazardous bargain products. Supply chain strains and paused tariffs are raising alarms about food safety.
Japan, the heart of authentic matcha production, is grappling with declining tea yields because of droughts, aging farmers and surging global demand, according to
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Gifting live animals like chicks, ducklings and bunnies during Easter remains a cherished tradition, but public health officials and animal welfare advocates warn of significant risks.
Salmonella outbreaks, animal abandonment, and ecological harm continue to plague this practice, prompting calls for safer alternatives like toys or candy.
In 2024, the
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A recent incident at a Buffalo public school has raised alarms about the food safety risks posed by edible marijuana products that resemble common candies, particularly for children.
On April 1, a teacher at the William J. Grabiarz School of Excellence inadvertently gave two students gummies laced with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
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Girl Scout cookies, beloved for varieties like Thin Mints and Samoas, draw millions of buyers annually, but a 2024 study and lawsuit have raised concerns about heavy metals, pesticides, and sustainability, challenging the treat’s wholesome reputation.
A 2024 study conducted by GMOScience and Moms Across America analyzed 25 Girl Scout
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— OPINION —
I’ve been around food safety for nearly 50 years in government, academia, and the private sector. I’ve seen a lot of progress to make food safer for consumers, often led by the food industry itself. And I’ve seen examples of resistance.
But I’ve never seen a campaign
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A bill in the Arkansas Legislature that would allow the sale of unpasteurized, raw milk has been approved by a House committee.
With the approval from the Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development Committee, House Bill 1048 now advances to the the state’s full House of Representatives for consideration. State Sen.
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The Food and Drug Administration this week banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in foods, meeting requirements of the 1960 Delaney Clause of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
The action comes after years of public requests for the FDA to take action against harmful chemicals added to
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a final rule to update the definition of the nutrient content claim “healthy.”
According to the FDA, there is an ever-growing crisis of preventable, diet-related chronic diseases in the U.S. that requires immediate action.
The updated “healthy” claim marks an important step
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While raw milk consumption is an elusive figure, it’s generally accepted that it is both more popular and more risky today than at any time in the past several decades.
It’s not just the usual threats like E. coli 0157:H7 and campylobacter but the new threat from the H5N1 avian
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