food safety

If you’re firing up the grill for friends, or just making dinner for family, you might be at risk for a foodborne sickness. A USDA report found most people have been ignoring its food safety messages.

Salmonella is a bacteria that lives in the intestines of people and animals — causing more than 1 million foodborne illnesses in the U.S. every year. These are the recommendations from the CDC and FDA to prevent salmonella infection.

The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said more than 120,000 pounds of ground beef products have been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination.

Here’s some sage guidance on where in the fridge you’ll want to store your food for the holiday before the big day and after, once you have inevitable leftovers.

More than 230,000 pounds of fully cooked ham and pepperoni products from Alexander & Hornung are being recalled for possible listeria contamination, the Food Safety and Inspection Service said.

It’s never too late to start eating in a way that gives you the best possible chance of staving off dementia as you age and making sure that your brain stays sharp and healthy. Here are the foods a Harvard nutritionist tries to avoid.

They’re good for a few days if they’re stored safely.

San Diego County released a humorous and informative quiz so this year’s Thanksgiving chefs can test their culinary skills before prepping one of the biggest feasts of the year.

The CDC is investigating the cause of a mysterious salmonella outbreak across 25 states that affected over a hundred people.

The organic food industry is a booming business. U.S. organic sales surged in 2020 by 12.4% to $61.9 billion.

So how can you safely get your groceries home when the heat is on? Consumer Reports’ food-safety experts reveal some simple tips to save your food and keep your cool.

Summer’s fresh fruits and vegetables are available now, and maybe you’re looking for a way to keep those garden-fresh flavors longer. As Consumer Reports explains, a vacuum sealer can extend freshness and save you money when you’re freezing food.

Troy Swope started his career running a materials engineering group at Intel. Now he’s the founder of a compostable container company Footprint, with large customers including McDonald’s and Conagra.

The most recent stimulus package extends boosted food stamps through September for millions of American families.

Power outages are common in winter. If you’re one of the residents who has lost power, you may already be dealing with a lot of unfortunate circumstances — don’t let spoiled food be another thing to add to your plate.

The most recent stimulus package will increase monthly food stamps for families by 15%. It also makes it easier to qualify for the benefit.

As if we didn’t have enough to worry about this holiday season, November and December are also peak months for food poisoning from certain types of bacteria, such as Clostridium perfringens.

Many folks are planning end-of-summer barbecues, albeit smaller ones because of the pandemic. Start planning your meal now and thinking about food safety.

Kenosha Beef International is recalling some of its Taco Bell seasoned beef products that may be contaminated with metal shavings, according to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service.

How long will your perishable, refrigerated and frozen food last, without electricity? It could keep longer than you think — if you take steps to prepare right away.