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CDC says new Salmonella outbreak has been traced to bearded dragons

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting that at least 15 people in nine states have been sickened with Salmonella linked to pet bearded dragons. Four people have

By News Desk

/ 14 Jun 2024

CDC says new Salmonella outbreak has been traced to bearded dragons

Food safety essentials as Father’s Day gifts

Whenever an area of the country experiences power outages, hurricanes, or severe heat or cold weather, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is always there with food safety advice.

By News Desk

/ 12 Jun 2024

Food safety essentials as Father’s Day gifts

Concern about Bird flu is becoming serious

In just the past few days, it seems as if the world has become serious about H5N1 influenza, otherwise known as bird flu. There’s even informed speculation by some

By Dan Flynn

/ 11 Jun 2024

Concern about Bird flu is becoming serious

Is your state in the top 10 states with dirtiest restaurants?

A recent analysis has revealed that New Jersey holds the dubious distinction of having the dirtiest restaurants in the United States. According to data compiled from TripAdvisor reviews, New Jersey

By Jonan Pilet

/ 10 Jun 2024

Is your state in the top 10 states with dirtiest restaurants?

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

Company refuses to recall apricot products despite FDA warning of possible cyanide poisoning

The FDA is warning consumers against consuming Apricot Power products because of the presence of the toxic compound amygdalin, which can lead to cyanide poisoning. Following receipt of a complaint

By News Desk

/ 24 May 2024

Company refuses to recall apricot products despite FDA warning of possible cyanide poisoning

Investigators determine that E. coli outbreak was caused by untreated home irrigation water

Public health officials have determined that an outbreak of E. coli infections in a Utah city were caused by untreated municipal irrigation water. In July through September 2023, there were

By Coral Beach

/ 13 May 2024

Investigators determine that E. coli outbreak was caused by untreated home irrigation water

More raw milk caution required during avian flu crisis

It’s unknown if humans can become infected with the Avian Flu virus from unpasteurized, raw milk, but we’ve certainly set up the experiment to find out. That’s

By Dan Flynn

/ 8 May 2024

More raw milk caution required during avian flu crisis

Researchers assess allergen information on food bought online

According to a study, food allergen information given online can be lacking or provided in different formats. Researchers evaluated the accuracy and compliance of information and labeling of substances or

By Joe Whitworth

/ 1 May 2024

Researchers assess allergen information on food bought online

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CDC says new Salmonella outbreak has been traced to bearded dragons

Food safety essentials as Father’s Day gifts

Concern about Bird flu is becoming serious

Is your state in the top 10 states with dirtiest restaurants?

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

Company refuses to recall apricot products despite FDA warning of possible cyanide poisoning

Investigators determine that E. coli outbreak was caused by untreated home irrigation water

More raw milk caution required during avian flu crisis

Researchers assess allergen information on food bought online