Consumer Education

A milk pail near the cooler can collect ‘direct’ payments from raw milk consumers in the Cowboy State

Freemont Foods LLC in Riverton, WY, has already won, but the raw milk loophole it has opened up is likely to become a permanent fix to Wyoming’s Food Freedom

By Dan Flynn

/ 19 Dec 2022

A milk pail near the cooler can collect ‘direct’ payments from raw milk consumers in the Cowboy State

After the midterms, state food safety remains more in the hands of the GOP

Fewer restrictions on raw milk sales and so-called “Food Freedom” bills have been popular in Statehouses for more than a decade now. And while these do not always break

By Dan Flynn

/ 16 Dec 2022

After the midterms, state food safety remains more in the hands of the GOP

Heavy metals make ‘healthy’ dark chocolate more problematic than thought

A study by Consumer Reports has found dangerously high levels of heavy metals in chocolate from well-known brands including Hershey’s, Theo, and Trader Joe’s. Of particular concern

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Dec 2022

Heavy metals make ‘healthy’ dark chocolate more problematic than thought

Survey reveals good Salmonella knowledge in Ireland

Irish people generally have good knowledge of the main aspects to prevent Salmonella infection, according to recently published study results. Researchers evaluated consumers’ food safety knowledge by looking at their

By News Desk

/ 15 Dec 2022

Survey reveals good Salmonella knowledge in Ireland

Botulism from food causes the death of a respected outdoorsman from Jackson Hole

Wyoming social media reports the death of 55-year-old Hans Russell, who succumbed to botulism after being conscious but also completely paralyzed for several weeks in a Salt Lake

By Dan Flynn

/ 3 Dec 2022

Botulism from food causes the death of a respected outdoorsman from Jackson Hole

If restaurant food makes you sick, you may want to turn to this directory

You are holding in your hands the only place on the internet where restaurant inspection reports are found in one location. It’s the Food Safety News Inspection Page and

By News Desk

/ 2 Dec 2022

If restaurant food makes you sick, you may want to turn to this directory

England and EU differ on defrosted poultry meat stance

England and Wales are to ease the rules temporarily on defrosted poultry meat because of the impact of bird flu. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is advising consumers buying turkey,

By News Desk

/ 30 Nov 2022

England and EU differ on defrosted poultry meat stance

How to deal with all those Thanksgiving leftovers

Too much food is an All-American holiday tradition, and that means lots of leftovers. If not dealt with carefully, all that extra food can go to waste, or worse,

By News Desk

/ 24 Nov 2022

How to deal with all those Thanksgiving leftovers

USDA advice clears Turkey confusion before Thanksgiving

This week, many will enjoy a delicious meal on Thanksgiving Day with family and friends. Taking the necessary steps toward safe food handling and sanitation will help protect you and

By News Desk

/ 21 Nov 2022

USDA advice clears Turkey confusion before Thanksgiving

Australia focuses on raw and risky food for food safety week; meat front and center

Australian food safety week is highlighting raw and risky food with a call to buy and use a meat thermometer. The focus from Nov. 12 to 19 is on the

By News Desk

/ 14 Nov 2022

Australia focuses on raw and risky food for food safety week; meat front and center

Time for a new label on ‘organic’ eggs?

— OPINION — Today the public comment period will close on a USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) rulemaking that, if all goes as planned, should increase the price of organic eggs. With

By Thomas Gremillion

/ 10 Nov 2022

Food safety tips for those in Hurricane Nicole’s path

Tropical Storm Nicole has been forecasted to form into a Hurricane today and strike the east coast of Florida tonight. Those in the storm’s path should prepare for the

By News Desk

/ 9 Nov 2022

Food safety tips for those in Hurricane Nicole’s path

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Consumer Education

A milk pail near the cooler can collect ‘direct’ payments from raw milk consumers in the Cowboy State

After the midterms, state food safety remains more in the hands of the GOP

Heavy metals make ‘healthy’ dark chocolate more problematic than thought

Survey reveals good Salmonella knowledge in Ireland

Botulism from food causes the death of a respected outdoorsman from Jackson Hole

If restaurant food makes you sick, you may want to turn to this directory

England and EU differ on defrosted poultry meat stance

How to deal with all those Thanksgiving leftovers

USDA advice clears Turkey confusion before Thanksgiving

Australia focuses on raw and risky food for food safety week; meat front and center

Time for a new label on ‘organic’ eggs?

Food safety tips for those in Hurricane Nicole’s path

Your Support Protects Public Health