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'Do Lunchables Have Lead In Them?

Consumer Reports is urging the USDA to remove Lunchables from school menus due to concerning levels of lead, cadmium, sodium, and harmful phthalates found in their testing.

By Spyridon Panousopoulos

'Is Aldi's Bacon Grown In A Lab? Social Media Is A Buzz

Ever scrolled through social media and stumbled upon a mind-blowing claim? This one’s a doozy. Recently, a rumor circulated online that Aldi's store brand, Appleton Farms Bacon, used cells instead of swine to create everyone's favorite breakfast staple. Could this be true?
'It's Time To Check Your Freezer: 47 Tons Of Beef Have Been Recalled

MF Meats, a New York-based company, is recalling nearly 47 tons of raw beef products due to possible contamination with non-food grade mineral seal oil. This huge recall affects meat processed all the way back in November of last year to mid-February of this year.
'5 Foods You Should Eat Every Day for a Longer Life Span

Have these foods you should eat every day ready to promote better health
'If You Have this Meat in Your Freezer, Get Rid of it Right Away

FSIS issues a recall on various meat products
'Buyer Beware: Chicken From China Carries Fake USDA Stamp

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) alerts people regarding a Chinese imported chicken with a fake USDA stamp.
'WARNING! Health Alerts Issued by USDA on Beef Stock, Samosas, and Tamales

Find out which products are included in FSIS' alert advisory.
'Food Stamp Recertification to be Reinstated by USDA, Food Experts Worry

Food stamp recertification wants to be reinstated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which will require already approved applicants for food stamps to prove that their income is low enough to maintain the benefits.
'Sen. Debbi Stabenow Urges USDA to Extend Food Program Waivers

U.S senator Debbi Stabenow of Michigan warned on Tuesday that the USDA will not continue providing food program waivers unless Congress acts.
'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!
'USDA Offers $6.8 Million Grant to Celebrate 50 Years of School Breakfast Program

To celebrate USDA's 50 years of their School Breakfast Program they are offering a Team Nutrition grant worth $6.8 million for the healthy school meal program especially dedicated to school breakfast
'USDA Cracks Down on Meat Processing Plants

USDA cracks down on meat processing plants, citing animal abuse and improper santiary practices.
'USDA Enforce Food Retailers to Stock More Food

The agricultural department of Washington has come up with a new rule for the stocking of food by retailers who come under the Supplemental National Assistance Program (SNAP).
'Know Your Beef: Here's What USDA Beef Grades Actually Mean

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) approves all beef and ranks them according to tenderness, juiciness and flavour. Do you know what each grade means though?
'USDA Adds New Foods to Program for Moms and Children: Fresh Fruits and Veggies

Women and children who rely on the government's WIC program may be getting a few more menu choices. The U.S. Department of Agriculture finalized changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children.