The olive oil you bought might be fake: Here are 5 ways to make sure you have the real deal

The olive oil you bought might be fake: Here are 5 ways to make sure you have the real deal

Don’t slip on some fake olive oil. The ongoing olive oil shortage has driven up prices of the pantry staple and led to an increase in fake “liquid gold.”  Prices have surged to an average of $12.39 per bottle — a record high reported by market analyst firm Mintec Global — which has led to a rise … Read more

Drinking alcohol is linked to six types of cancer, experts say: ‘It’s toxic’

Drinking alcohol is linked to six types of cancer, experts say: ‘It’s toxic’

It’s long been known that no amount of alcohol is good for the body — and now new research spotlights the potential harm it can cause. More than 5% of all cancer cases are caused by drinking alcohol, according to the Cancer Progress Report 2024 from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). Among the … Read more

Throw your watermelon away if it does this one thing: experts

Throw your watermelon away if it does this one thing: experts

Watermelon might be one of the world’s most popular fruits — but it could be doing you more harm than good. Sterling Fournier, a content creator who goes by @Idksterling on TikTok, says people should throw out the fruit foaming from the exterior as they cut it open. “Eating these watermelons generally is not the … Read more

Horrific scan shows the devastating effects of undercooked pork on the body

Horrific scan shows the devastating effects of undercooked pork on the body

Better well done than wormy! A stomach-turning image of a parasite infection embedded in the muscle of a human body shows the dangers a person can face if they consume undercooked pork. Emergency room physician Dr. Sam Ghali shared a horrifying CT scan of a patient’s leg muscles riddled with a parasitic infection on X Sunday. A … Read more

Ultraprocessed foods are everywhere — but how bad are they?

Ultraprocessed foods are everywhere — but how bad are they?

Whether they know it or not, most Americans don’t go a day — or often a single meal — without eating ultraprocessed foods. From sugary cereals at breakfast to frozen pizzas at dinner, plus in-between snacks of potato chips, sodas and ice cream, ultraprocessed foods make up about 60% of the U.S. diet. For kids … Read more

You’re probably cracking your eggs wrong — which could be hazardous to your health

You’re probably cracking your eggs wrong — which could be hazardous to your health

Don’t be a clumsy oeuf! Whoever coined the phrase “there’s more than one way to crack an egg” was technically correct. But there’s only one way to crack an egg safely, experts say, warning that one of the most popular methods could wind up being hazardous to your health. Many of us — even Democratic presidential … Read more

Perdue recalls chicken nuggets, tenders amid metal contamination fears

Perdue recalls chicken nuggets, tenders amid metal contamination fears

Perdue Foods has issued a recall for hundreds of thousands of pounds of frozen chicken nuggets ami fears of metal fragment contamination. The Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall in a press release Friday, stating that over 167,000 pounds of frozen nuggets could possibly contain “foreign materials, specifically metal.” After customers complained of … Read more

Americans scared of listeria can shop for meat from local farms

Americans scared of listeria can shop for meat from local farms

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. The listeria hysteria is far from over, but many Americans have already boycotted supermarket meat. They’re going straight to their local farms, instead. Earlier this week, hundreds of New York City-area supermarkets pulled meat off their shelves. The … Read more

Is your in-flight meal safe to eat? There’s only one way to know, experts advise

Is your in-flight meal safe to eat? There’s only one way to know, experts advise

You never know what you’ll get with an in-flight meal — but this one came with an extra shocking surprise. Earlier this month, a Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was forced to make an emergency landing at JFK Airport due to “spoiled food” that made passengers sick. Though experts have said food … Read more

‘Disturbingly’ high levels of fiberglass discovered in oysters and mussels, new study warns

‘Disturbingly’ high levels of fiberglass discovered in oysters and mussels, new study warns

BIvalves are packing more than just pearls. High levels of fiberglass have been found inside oysters and mussels for the first time, a new study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials has revealed. A new study found high levels of fiberglass have been found inside oysters and mussels for the first time. prakasitlalao – … Read more

The gross truth about what’s really in your kid’s chicken nuggets

The gross truth about what’s really in your kid’s chicken nuggets

Of all foods universally enjoyed by even the fussiest of children, crumbed chicken would be close to the top of the list. To cater to this market, there is a wide range of crumbed chicken options in supermarkets that appear relatively healthy, especially as an alternative to fried, fast-food options. BUT…. what may come as a surprise to busy … Read more

Hundreds of coffee products recalled over concerns of botulism contamination

Hundreds of coffee products recalled over concerns of botulism contamination

What a buzz kill. Hundreds of canned coffee products have been recalled over concerns of botulism contamination, the Food and Drug Administration reported this week. The products are produced by the Wisconsin-based company Snapchill LLC, which is voluntarily recalling more than 250 products that were distributed across the country to various roasters and vendors, as … Read more

You’re probably eating sunscreen — this common cosmetic ingredient is also used as a food additive

You’re probably eating sunscreen — this common cosmetic ingredient is also used as a food additive

This news might put a bad taste in your mouth. Titanium dioxide, a common ingredient in sunscreen and cosmetics, can likely be found in some of your favorite foods, including various kinds of candy, gum, pre-packaged meals like frozen pizza and more. The additive — a powdery metallic compound — is used to enhance the color of … Read more

Take these 8 key steps to avoid foodborne illness as temperatures rise this summer

Take these 8 key steps to avoid foodborne illness as temperatures rise this summer

The weather is warmer, the days are longer — and a lot of people spend more time eating outdoors with family and friends.  But in warmer weather, rates of foodborne illnesses rise.  To that point, each year in the U.S., some 48 million people get sick, 128,000 people are hospitalized and 3,000 people die from foodborne illness, according … Read more

I’m an ER doctor — don’t bring these 5 foods to the beach

I’m an ER doctor — don’t bring these 5 foods to the beach

He’s not so shore about your holiday menu. An emergency room doctor is sharing the five foods he would never bring to the beach for fear of food poisoning — cold cuts, fresh salads, anything with mayo, raw meat, and pre-cut fruits. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 48 million people get sick … Read more

I tested 3 methods to keep salad fresh for longer in the fridge — here’s which worked best

I tested 3 methods to keep salad fresh for longer in the fridge — here’s which worked best

So, you bought a bag of salad and it’s wilted within a week — what gives? It’s a tale as old as time — or, since the inception of bagged lettuce — that has frustrated health-conscious grocery shoppers. But one man might have discovered a guaranteed way to keep your mixed greens fresh. Gavin Wren, a UK-based food … Read more

How to properly reheat leftover rice and prevent ‘fried rice syndrome’

How to properly reheat leftover rice and prevent ‘fried rice syndrome’

Rice-is averted! Food experts are sharing tips on how to properly store and reheat leftover rice — you can become ill if you don’t take the right precautions. “Reheating rice doesn’t usually pose any outright danger, but there are risks associated with doing it incorrectly,” Jen Messer, a nutrition consultant and registered dietitian at Jen Messer Nutrition, told … Read more

Mystery surrounding rat foot found in baby’s food revealed

Mystery surrounding rat foot found in baby’s food revealed

The mystery around how a rat’s foot ended up in a toddler’s mouth has been solved. The saga began on March 22 when a horrified Kiwi mother discovered her young son was chewing on a rat’s foot. He had been served Pak’nSave garlic bread and when she alerted the company, it immediately implemented a nation-wide … Read more

‘Nutritionist created’ vegan pancake mix recalled over ‘undeclared’ milk allergen

‘Nutritionist created’ vegan pancake mix recalled over ‘undeclared’ milk allergen

An Australian made pancake mix touted as being “nutritionist created” and vegan-friendly has been urgently recalled after it was found to contain milk. Food Standards Australia issued a recall notice on Friday for Elixinol Wellness’ Mt Elephant brand “buttermylk” mix due to the “undeclared allergen.” Any buyers of the Byron Bay pancake mix suffering a … Read more

Beloved lunch staple ‘should not be allowed on menu’ in schools due to ‘concerning’ chemicals: watchdog

Beloved lunch staple ‘should not be allowed on menu’ in schools due to ‘concerning’ chemicals: watchdog

They’re acting salty. Lunchables should be banned from school lunchrooms, according to Consumer Reports. The prominent advocacy organization is petitioning the USDA on grounds that sodium counts in the fun-to-eat meal kits is simply too high for tykes, among other safety concerns. Ban the sodium-packed meal kits aimed at kids from school lunchrooms, Consumer Reports … Read more