Listeria Update 2016: Contaminated Frozen Broccoli Cuts Lead to Product Recalls
Alimentos Congelados, S.A suggests consumers to throw away the items already purchased
What Americans Think of Their Tap Water Cleanlines
Gallup conducted an annual survey, calling respondents via telephone and taking answers from 1,019 adults aged 18 and above who have been living in the United States.
Inorganic Arsenic Found on Rice Cereal; FDA Demands Explanation
Unnaturally high levels of arsenic have been found on infant rice cereal, which may endanger babies and toddlers.
Cashews Recalled Due to Pieces of Glass
Snyder's-Lance, Inc. recalls some of its Emerald 100 Calories Pack Roasted & Salted Cashew Halves & Pieces due to small pieces of glass.
Food Poisoning Could Lead to Suicidal Tendencies
Scientists finally confirmed that T. gondii could cause behavioral changes such as self-directed aggression and other psychiatric disorders including suicidal tendencies.
Arizona Governor Signs Bill Exempting Potlucks from Food Safety Rules
Arizona Governor Dough Ducey has signed a bill that exempts potlucks and school veggies from food safety rules, making eating dangerously highly possible in the state by the end of July this year. This bill makes non-commercial potluck social events legal, provided they are outside workplace.
Salmonella Infection Reaches CDC Lab
The CDC enhances its safety program in many ways including a prevention infographic that advises all of their workers to 'Leave the experiment inside the lab' in order to stay healthy outside the lab. However, the latest incident that occurs inside the center's laboratory may require CDC to consider its safety program once again
FDA Faces Lawsuit Over Approval of Genetically Engineered Salmon
FDA is now facing a lawsuit due to its approval of Aquabounty's genetically engineered salmon. The plaintiffs, composed of various fishing and environmental groups, question the FDA's decision highlighting the possible dangers the GE fish could pose to wild salmon population.
Which is Safer: Rare or Medium Rare?
We thought tipping was the most questioned issue in restaurants, until we found medium-rare meat. Based on the USDA and culinary professionals, here's a guideline to cooking your steak!
Most Food Cans Sold in the US, Canada Still Contain BPA
Environmental Defence, a Canadian-based group, says 18 out of 21 cans still contain the chemical BPA.
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.
Europol Seizes 10,000 Tons of Illicit Food and Drink
Counterfeit goods that include monkey meat, dead insects and sugar laced with fertilizer are among the illicit food and drink items seized by Interpol, Europol and multinational enforcement agencies. It is said to be the biggest global crackdown to date with more than 10,000 of these potentially dangerous goods confiscated.
Colorado To Hike Restaurant Inspection Fees In Exchange For Higher Grades, Uniform Checks
In the absence of inspection fee hikes on a regular basis to catch up with escalating costs, most restaurants usually don't get inspected frequently or properly. However, this is soon going to change for restaurants in Colorado, when inspections will henceforth be frequent and uniform.
Blue Bell Discovers What Causes Listeria: 'Root Cause Assessment Reports' Provide Answers
Good news for the iconic Blue Bell ice cream aficionados. The company has started supplying its ice cream to a vast area in the southeast, counting almost all places south of New Mexico and extending to the two Carolinas. Although Blue Bell is yet to restore supplies of all the 66 flavors, which were available before the company was linked to a multi-state Listeria outbreak, which claimed three lives.
Trader Joe's Recalls Chocolate Sticks Because Milk Was Not Included In the Label
Some Flavors of Trader Joe's chocolate sticks had to be recalled by the company because milk, one of the products' ingredients, was not mentioned on the label. Though not problematic to people who do not have any problems with milk consumption, the labeling error could prove worrisome for people with milk allergies or lactose intolerance.
Studies say, Eating Junk Food is Easy, But Lots of it May Lead to Early Death, Heart Disease
Ultra-processed foods - think chips, cookies or your average fast-food meal - have been again and again tied to adverse health outcomes
Where to Get Free Burgers and Juicy Bargains Tuesday: National Hamburger Day Deals
May 28 is National Burger Day, aka National Hamburger Day, and the lesser-known National Brisket Day. It's also considered International Burger Day.
Cadence, the Kensington BYOB, is named Food & Wine’s best new restaurant of 2019
Philadelphia restaurants and restaurateurs have been racking up the national accolades in recent years, mainly for splashy destinations, such as Zahav and Vetri.
Trade could be key to balancing conservation of freshwater sources and food security
Trade could be key to balancing conservation of freshwater sources and food security
