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USDA urges Thanksgiving food safety to prevent illness; thawing the bird may take longer than you think

As families across the nation prepare for Thanksgiving feasts, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a strong reminder to prioritize food safety. With millions of turkeys heading

By News Desk

/ 25 Nov 2024

USDA urges Thanksgiving food safety to prevent illness; thawing the bird may take longer than you think

FDA wants to know what you know about Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in seafood

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a request for information on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in seafood. The FDA is seeking scientific data and information from

By News Desk

/ 21 Nov 2024

FDA wants to know what you know about Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in seafood

Kraft Heinz pulls Lunchables from National School Lunch Program

Kraft Heinz has announced it is removing its Lunchables meal kits from the National School Lunch Program. With eight $1 billion+ brands, Kraft Heinz is North America’s third-largest food

By News Desk

/ 13 Nov 2024

Kraft Heinz pulls Lunchables from National School Lunch Program

Domino’s Pizza customers may have been exposed to typhoid fever bacteria

Health officials in Saskatchewan Canada are urging customers of Domino’s Pizza in Martensville to watch for symptoms of typhoid fever. The restaurant’s customers may have been exposed to

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Nov 2024

Domino’s Pizza customers may have been exposed to typhoid fever bacteria

Swiss survey finds people taking risks with food to save money

A survey in Switzerland has found that higher living costs have had a negative impact on the food safety behavior of consumers, according to a recently released report. The general

By Joe Whitworth

/ 1 Nov 2024

Swiss survey finds people taking risks with food to save money

Transforming FDA-regulated food products: A webinar with Jim Jones

— OPINION — If you care about food safety, then Jim Jones matters to you. A year into his tenure as Deputy Commissioner for the Human Foods Program, Jones has infused the

By Steven Grossman

/ 29 Oct 2024

TikTok recipe for ‘fluffy popcorn’ is a dangerous mix because of raw flour

A recipe for so-called fluffy popcorn that is circulating on TikTok is actually a recipe for disaster. The fad comes from a TikTok user who suggests using raw cake mix

By News Desk

/ 18 Oct 2024

The final meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is next week

The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, which was appointed by the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) two years ago, will meet for the final time

By Dan Flynn

/ 18 Oct 2024

The final meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is next week

Food safety problem closes Detroit airline kitchen leaving 200 flights without meals

Airline kitchens are known for their own food safety problems, but rarely do those ground-based issues result in a loss of food service in the air. Delta Air Lines, however,

By Dan Flynn

/ 16 Oct 2024

Food safety problem closes Detroit airline kitchen leaving 200 flights without meals

Avoid rodent infestations to ensure food safety

Batten down the hatches. They’re on their way. We’re talking about rodents, mice and rats, which are formidable enemies to the food industry especially when fall brings cooler

By Cookson Beecher

/ 14 Oct 2024

Avoid rodent infestations to ensure food safety

Be sure to follow food safety practices in aftermath of hurricanes

Floods and prolonged power outages after hurricanes can jeopardize the safety of your food. It’s important to take the proper steps to evaluate and discard certain foods and utensils

By News Desk

/ 12 Oct 2024

Be sure to follow food safety practices in aftermath of hurricanes

The Litigated Dish: A layperson’s guide to class action settlements

Welcome back to my series on food safety and litigation. Earlier this year, I addressed some of the most frequently asked food safety questions online, covering topics like incubation periods

By Ilana Korchia

/ 4 Oct 2024

The Litigated Dish: A layperson’s guide to class action settlements

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For Consumers

USDA urges Thanksgiving food safety to prevent illness; thawing the bird may take longer than you think

FDA wants to know what you know about Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in seafood

Kraft Heinz pulls Lunchables from National School Lunch Program

Domino’s Pizza customers may have been exposed to typhoid fever bacteria

Swiss survey finds people taking risks with food to save money

Transforming FDA-regulated food products: A webinar with Jim Jones

TikTok recipe for ‘fluffy popcorn’ is a dangerous mix because of raw flour

The final meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is next week

Food safety problem closes Detroit airline kitchen leaving 200 flights without meals

Avoid rodent infestations to ensure food safety

Be sure to follow food safety practices in aftermath of hurricanes

The Litigated Dish: A layperson’s guide to class action settlements

Your Support Protects Public Health