The horrifying ‘protein’ source that’s likely hiding in your coffee

Is there something mo’ hiding in your cuppa joe? A woman named Tay went to the doctor recently to address problems with her GI tract. “They thought I had Crohn’s disease, a gluten allergy, high [or] low blood pressure. you name it,” she recounted on TikTok. It turns out it was her coffee she was … Read more

Four foods you should never store in the freezer and where to keep them instead

The freezer can help food last longer, but some kitchen staples may be better off stored elsewhere. Some foods can lose their texture, flavor or overall quality after being frozen and thawed, according to a recent list from food and cooking publication Food & Wine. New Jersey-based Chef Dennis Littley, a culinary educator and founder of … Read more

Nearly 25K pounds of frozen buffalo chicken recalled over inspection lapse

Nearly 25,000 pounds of frozen buffalo chicken products that were produced without the benefit of inspection are being recalled, the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Wednesday. Boston-based Shanghai Ravioli Corporation is recalling about 24,900 pounds of frozen, not-ready-to-eat buffalo chicken products. The recalled items include cardboard boxes containing 100 pieces … Read more

Dog treat creator eats her own products — and even packs them in her kids’ lunches

It’s National Dog Day, and one dog treat creator thinks dogs should be included in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, which emphasizes whole, nutrient-dense foods. “We have never used anything artificial,” Sarah Goldberger, New York-based founder and CEO of organic dog treat company Lord Jameson, told Fox News Digital.  “We’ve never used fake food coloring. … Read more

From rubbery fruit to stretchy meat, horrifying video allegedly exposes ‘fake’ foods Americans eat everyday

Forget checking the expiration date. Americans have found a new reason to fear the grocery aisle. Stomach-churning videos showing rubbery fruit, stretchy meat, and eerily resilient bread are racking up millions of views, with horrified users attempting to expose what they believe is an increasingly artificial American food supply. The clips are part of a … Read more

Most Americans think snack foods have ‘too many’ ingredients — especially Gen Zers, millennials: survey

Americans believe 60% of snack foods have too many ingredients, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans looked at respondents’ snacking habits and preferences, and the results revealed that many people are looking for simple options.For a majority of respondents (66%), the fewer ingredients a snack has, the more likely they … Read more

How a $675-per-meal Michelin-star restaurant earned the lowest score on food safety inspections

How a 5-per-meal Michelin-star restaurant earned the lowest score on food safety inspections

They’re cleaning up their act. A restaurant that has been awarded one of the culinary industry’s highest honors is fighting its way back from a one-star hygiene rating. In 2022, Ynyshir Restaurant near Machynlleth became the first restaurant in Wales to receive a two-Michelin-star rating. Ynyshir is famed for its 30-course tasting menu that highlights … Read more

Taco Bell hopes to win back fans with $1 Mexican pizza and lettuce-free deals amid cyclospora source rumors

Taco Bell hopes to win back fans with  Mexican pizza and lettuce-free deals amid cyclospora source rumors

Taco Bell has long been the punchline of diarrhea jokes, but after an actual parasite outbreak, the chain is betting $1 favorites can help customers stomach a return. The fast-food chain has rolled out a string of steep discounts, including its fan-favorite Mexican pizza, as it attempts to recover from declining traffic tied to a … Read more

Food past its expiration dates is still perfectly good to eat: health experts

Food past its expiration dates is still perfectly good to eat: health experts

If you’ve ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you’re not alone. Many people throw away food simply because of the date printed on the label. But often it is still perfectly edible, according to experts. With no federal regulations requiring … Read more

Exclusive | Hold the lettuce! How NYC eateries are keeping diners safe — as crappy cyclospora crisis rumbles on

Exclusive | Hold the lettuce! How NYC eateries are keeping diners safe — as crappy cyclospora crisis rumbles on

Like NYC restaurant owners don’t have enough s–t to deal with. There’s tariffs and supply chain issues, inflation and rising rents — now, these mostly-small business operators are left holding the proverbial bag of salad, as customer fears over the explosive diarrhea epidemic create a new, unwanted set of nasty headaches. Talk about a crappy situation. … Read more

How to avoid the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite that is wreaking intestinal havoc across the US

How to avoid the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite that is wreaking intestinal havoc across the US

The fast-moving stomach parasite Cyclospora is rapidly spreading across the country, sickening thousands of Americans across more than 30 states. The parasite causes an intestinal illness known as cyclosporiasis, which commonly triggers watery or explosive diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms such as stomach cramps or pain, bloating, and increased gas, to name a few. Of the 31 … Read more

Exclusive | NYC cases of ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite soar to 273 — 3 times as many as previously reported for the whole state

Exclusive | NYC cases of ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite soar to 273 — 3 times as many as previously reported for the whole state

New York City has had 273 confirmed cases of the notorious “explosive diarrhea” parasite since May 1, The Post has exclusively learned. According to an NYC Health Department spokesperson, the city has seen an increase in cases of cyclosporiasis compared to previous years, with 301 people sickened so far for the entirety of 2026. The … Read more

Mystery of explosive diarrhea parasite outbreak in the US — as experts try to figure out what’s causing it

Mystery of explosive diarrhea parasite outbreak in the US — as experts try to figure out what’s causing it

A stomach-churning parasite that causes explosive, watery diarrhea has sickened over 140 people across multiple states — with the highest number of cases in New York. According to the CDC, 145 people ranging in age from 5 to 86 years and from 20 states contracted the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis between May and June 16, with 20 hospitalized. … Read more

Nearly 6,000 pounds of frozen meatloaf recalled over undeclared soy, USDA says

Nearly 6,000 pounds of frozen meatloaf recalled over undeclared soy, USDA says

A recall has been issued for nearly 6,000 pounds of a frozen meatloaf and mashed potato product over an undeclared soy allergen, according to the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). North Dakota-based Power Plate Meals, LLC, recalled about 5,795 pounds of its frozen Meatloaf with Garlic Mashed Potatoes products because of a misbranding … Read more

500k packages of Aldi’s macaroni and cheese recalled over undeclared soy lecithin

500k packages of Aldi’s macaroni and cheese recalled over undeclared soy lecithin

More than 500,000 packages of macaroni and cheese sold at Aldi stores nationwide have been recalled because they may contain undeclared soy lecithin, a soy-derived ingredient that can pose a risk to people with soy allergies or sensitivities. According to the Food and Drug Administration, 58,405 cases of Park St. Deli Macaroni & Cheese are affected. Each … Read more

Eating insect-based foods may be easier to stomach than consumers expect, researchers claim

Eating insect-based foods may be easier to stomach than consumers expect, researchers claim

For anyone on the fence about eating insect-based foods, a tasting experiment may be enough to change some minds. To discover how consumers respond to insect-based foods, researchers from the University of Beira Interior in Portugal measured the brain activity and heart rate of people while they sampled insect foods. The scientists also incorporated traditional surveys into … Read more

Stop throwing away perfectly good meat by making common mistake: scientists

Stop throwing away perfectly good meat by making common mistake: scientists

Scientists are rethinking the dates consumers see on food packaging — and their research could help reduce not only food waste but also economic losses and environmental impacts tied to discarded food. “The average American wastes more than 1,000 pounds of food each year,” according to Auburn University researchers. Part of the reason is that sell-by dates … Read more

Is wild-caught seafood really always better for you than farm-raised fish?

Is wild-caught seafood really always better for you than farm-raised fish?

At seafood counters across the country, grocery shoppers are often confronted with a choice: Should they buy wild-caught or farm-raised fish? Wild-caught fish is often seen as the premium choice, while farm-raised seafood is generally more affordable and accessible. Some proponents of wild-caught fish claim that farm-raised fish is of a lower quality and worse for the environment, … Read more

NY could ban common ingredient found in pizza and bagels over health concerns

NY could ban common ingredient found in pizza and bagels over health concerns

New York’s iconic pizza and bagels may soon taste a little different as lawmakers move to strip out additives that can cause cancer and other health problems. The state legislature passed The Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act on April 21, which targets potassium bromate — a chemical often used in flour to help dough … Read more

State pushes ‘first in the nation’ grocery label for highlighting non-ultra-processed foods

State pushes ‘first in the nation’ grocery label for highlighting non-ultra-processed foods

California consumers may soon see a new label on grocery shelves — one designed to highlight foods that are not ultra-processed. Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel introduced the bill behind the proposal on Wednesday, according to a press release shared with Fox News Digital.  The legislation, AB 2244, would establish a “California Certified” seal that manufacturers could place on … Read more