Nutrition & Public Health

FDA moves to remove brominated vegetable oil from soft drinks

The Food and Drug Administration is revoking permission for food companies to use brominated vegetable oil. The revocation goes into effect on Aug. 2 with a compliance date one year

By Coral Beach

/ 10 Jul 2024

FDA moves to remove brominated vegetable oil from soft drinks

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

Journal of Food Protection publishing more evidence of risks of disposable gloves

The food safety risks of disposable gloves are addressed in the July 2024 issue of the International Association of Food Protection’s Journal of Food Protection. The Journal highlights scientific

By News Desk

/ 6 Jun 2024

Journal of Food Protection publishing more evidence of risks of disposable gloves

Survey reveals concern about food safety in Kosovo

The majority of consumers are worried about food safety in Kosovo, according to a survey. A study analyzed consumer behavior and food safety perceptions in the country. It involved a

By News Desk

/ 2 Jun 2024

Survey reveals concern about food safety in Kosovo

Oregon health officials ask public to fill out survey on shellfish in wake of poisoning outbreak

State health officials are asking people who recently harvested or ate any shellfish from the Oregon Coast to complete a survey as part of an investigation of at least 20

By News Desk

/ 31 May 2024

Oregon health officials ask public to fill out survey on shellfish in wake of poisoning outbreak

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

WFP shares highlights of food safety work in East Africa

The World Food Programme (WFP) has reported key areas of its food safety and quality work in East Africa in 2023. WFP’s approach to food safety and quality involves

By News Desk

/ 22 May 2024

WFP shares highlights of food safety work in East Africa

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’

Consumer Reports investigation finds high levels of lead in Lunchables

An investigation by Consumer Reports has raised concerns regarding the safety of Lunchables, a popular prepackaged lunch product marketed for children. The investigation revealed that some Lunchables kits contained lead

By Jonan Pilet

/ 11 Apr 2024

Consumer Reports investigation finds high levels of lead in Lunchables

FDA answers the chemicals in food question

With states like California, Illinois, and New York questioning the safety of certain food additives and some other chemicals used in food, the public is wondering if a food is

By News Desk

/ 5 Apr 2024

FDA answers the chemicals in food question

States take sides in the raw milk debate

The debate over the legality of raw milk sales continues to stir discussions among legislators, public health officials, and consumers across the United States. Raw milk, which is milk that

By Jonan Pilet

/ 18 Mar 2024

States take sides in the raw milk debate

Charity finds unsafe food given to asylum seekers

A report has found evidence of poor food safety in meals given to people seeking asylum in the capital of England. Concerns were raised about food in catered accommodation in

By News Desk

/ 17 Mar 2024

Charity finds unsafe food given to asylum seekers

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FDA moves to remove brominated vegetable oil from soft drinks

Concern about Bird flu is becoming serious

Journal of Food Protection publishing more evidence of risks of disposable gloves

Survey reveals concern about food safety in Kosovo

Oregon health officials ask public to fill out survey on shellfish in wake of poisoning outbreak

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

WFP shares highlights of food safety work in East Africa

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

Consumer Reports investigation finds high levels of lead in Lunchables

FDA answers the chemicals in food question

States take sides in the raw milk debate

Charity finds unsafe food given to asylum seekers