Consumer Education

New Zealand survey reveals food safety views and habits

A consumer survey in New Zealand has found food poisoning was the second highest food-related concern after prices. In total, 56 percent were concerned, suggesting food poisoning is taken seriously,

By Joe Whitworth

/ 11 Jun 2024

New Zealand survey reveals food safety views and habits

Plagued by indigestion? It could be your clothing not food poisoning

Many people complain about gas and bloating, and assume it comes from eating certain foods. Food poisoning in the U.S. causes 48 million people to get sick each year,

By Sydney Ross Singer

/ 8 Jun 2024

Plagued by indigestion? It could be your clothing not food poisoning

Welsh survey reveals fridge temperature problems

A study has found more than seven in 10 household refrigerators tested in Wales were operating at higher than the suggested safe temperature. Food safety experts at the ZERO2FIVE Food

By News Desk

/ 7 Jun 2024

Welsh survey reveals fridge temperature problems

Consumer advocacy group finds dangerous levels of lead in some snacks for small children

Update: Lesser Evil announced on June 13 that it would phase out the use of cassava flour in its Lil’ Puffs line of products, saying it was “dismayed by the

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Jun 2024

Consumer advocacy group finds dangerous levels of lead in some snacks for small children

FDA to steer regulations for genetically edited meat animals

Sometimes referred to as “the next big thing in agriculture,” the gene editing of meat animals extends from research labs, livestock farms, and even the federal government’s right to

By Cookson Beecher

/ 4 Jun 2024

FDA to steer regulations for genetically edited meat animals

The federal government is on schedule for another version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Like those cicada species that emerge en mass on a 13 or 17-year schedule, the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is right on schedule with the federal government’s five-year

By Dan Flynn

/ 31 May 2024

The federal government is on schedule for another version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

FSANZ survey reveals main food safety concerns

Foodborne illness was the most important food safety issue identified in a consumer survey in Australia and New Zealand. The first Consumer Insights Tracker by Food Standards Australia New Zealand

By News Desk

/ 30 May 2024

FSANZ survey reveals main food safety concerns

When in doubt, throw it out: Post-Memorial Day leftover food safety

Families often have delicious leftovers as Memorial Day festivities wrap up. And while that is a great problem to have, it’s crucial to ensure that these leftovers are safe

By News Desk

/ 27 May 2024

When in doubt, throw it out: Post-Memorial Day leftover food safety

Fear of bird flu looms over Memorial Day food safety

As Americans prepare to celebrate Memorial Day, anxiety hangs over some outdoor gatherings amidst fears of avian flu contaminating food supplies. While the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the

By News Desk

/ 26 May 2024

Fear of bird flu looms over Memorial Day food safety

Survey highlights hygiene issues with smart device use in kitchens

A study in Ireland has highlighted potential risks associated with using smart devices in the kitchen while cooking. The research examined hygiene habits when using a smartphone or tablet in

By News Desk

/ 23 May 2024

Survey highlights hygiene issues with smart device use in kitchens

Should I be worried about worms eating my brain? Setting the record straight on the dangers of ‘brain worms’

Can I get a “brain worm” from eating undercooked meat? There’s little I find more terrifying than the idea of something living and crawling around inside me. Based on

By Jonan Pilet

/ 20 May 2024

Should I be worried about worms eating my brain? Setting the record straight on the dangers of ‘brain worms’

German survey finds low awareness of natural toxin risks

A survey has revealed a gap in the knowledge of consumers in Germany when it comes to natural plant toxins. A poll by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment

By Joe Whitworth

/ 20 May 2024

German survey finds low awareness of natural toxin risks

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Consumer Education

New Zealand survey reveals food safety views and habits

Plagued by indigestion? It could be your clothing not food poisoning

Welsh survey reveals fridge temperature problems

Consumer advocacy group finds dangerous levels of lead in some snacks for small children

FDA to steer regulations for genetically edited meat animals

The federal government is on schedule for another version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

FSANZ survey reveals main food safety concerns

When in doubt, throw it out: Post-Memorial Day leftover food safety

Fear of bird flu looms over Memorial Day food safety

Survey highlights hygiene issues with smart device use in kitchens

Should I be worried about worms eating my brain? Setting the record straight on the dangers of ‘brain worms’

German survey finds low awareness of natural toxin risks

Your Support Protects Public Health