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'Great Value Chia Seeds Recalled Due To Potential Salmonella Contamination

A popular chia seed brand is being pulled for potential Salmonella. Find out what to do if you purchased the affected product.

By Spyridon Panousopoulos

'Your Chicken Has Salmonella, And the USDA Has Had Enough

In a major food safety move, the USDA has made it illegal to sell contaminated raw breaded and stuffed chicken products, declaring Salmonella an adulterant.
'What Is Fried Rice Syndrome And How Do You Avoid It?

What is this "Fried Rice Syndrome" everyone's talking about on TikTok? Is it really as scary as it sounds? And how can you avoid getting sick from your leftovers?
'Hop to It! How To Keep Easter Dinner Safe To Eat

Easter dinner is our favorite part of the holiday because it involves brisket, glazed ham, and roast lamb—oh yeah! But before you dive into making that pile of Easter meal munchables, let's discuss best practices for keeping food prep safe.
'Fried Rice Syndrome: Here’s How Reheating Your Food Could Lead to Fatal Food Poisoning

The story of a Belgian student who died from food poisoning 15 years ago has resurfaced on social media. Know more about the risks of the so-called 'fried rice syndrome.'
'Climate Change Is Bringing Back 2,000-Year-Old Toxin That Causes Food Poisoning

Mycotoxins pose another danger we need to steer clear of this 2020.
'Leftovers: How Long Should You Keep Them?

Do you have leftovers at home? Here are some things you need to know about leftovers and food spoilage.
'How To Avoid Food Poisoning: Detecting And Preventing Food Poisoning Goes Hi Tech

Afraid of getting food poisoning? Thankfully, there are now new hi tech ways to detect and prevent the situation.
'Study Associates Food Poisoning to Augmented Suicidal Behavior

For long scientists have been working to find out the reasons that prompt an individual to end his/ her life. Now, findings of a recent study reveal that food poisoning is one of the causes behind increased suicidal behaviors. The study has established a correlation between food-borne parasites and mental or emotional problems endured by some people.
'France Bans Supermarkets Cuts From Throwing Out Food to Cut Food Poisoning Risks

France makes a huge step by becoming the first country to ban supermarkets from throwing away unsold foods. The law is set to apply this month.
'35 Chinese Restaurants Probed for Opium Usage

Following the recall of an opium-laced cough syrup that's manufactured in China, five restaurants near Beijing are currently facing criminal charges and another 30 will be going through intense investigations for allegedly seasoning their dishes with opium.
'6 Foods You Should Avoid Eating to Prevent Food-Poisoning

Amidst all the food safety issues that has been springing up left and right, it's only practical for one to ask what certain foods should be avoided to steer clear of the often miserable and traumatic effects of food poisoning.
'Bad News for Chipotle: Studies Reveal Fresh Food Not As Healthy As It Seems

According to CNN Money's recent series Raw Ingredients, about half of 48 million illnesses in the US per year is caused due to contamination of sfresh produce.
'Lessons from the Chipotle Fiasco: How To Avoid Food Poisoning

Since news about the Chipotle food poisoning broke, a lot of people became more concerned about the food they eat. The public began to realize that even renowned brands and giant food chains can also be the breeding ground for the next food related fiasco in town.
'5 Dangerous Food Fallacies and Practices

Celebrated author and TV personality Julia Child once joked: "Always remember: If you're alone in the kitchen and you drop the lamb, you can always just pick it up. Who's going to know?" Kitchen practices in relation to food health and safety, in truth, have been evolving. Microbial activities, including bacterial benefits and detriments, have been undergoing a huge amount of demystification. A number of practices and measures believed to be safe - even healthy - in the past have been proved otherwise. A few of these have been compiled by food microbiologist and Food Safety Information Council vice president Cathy Moir.