When school starts in West Virginia next month, 240,000 students in districts large and small will notice something missing from their cafeteria trays. Gone will be red Jell-O fruit cups, yogurt topped with brightly hued sprinkles, and Cool Ranch Doritos — all foods made with synthetic dyes. In their place will be foods that contain colors made … Read more
A food and beverage company will be making a major ingredient change to one of its most beloved snacks. And the fix comes just ahead of this year’s back-to-school season. Welch’s Fruit Snacks, headquartered in Park Ridge, New Jersey, announced this week it will remove artificial dyes. The ingredients will be replaced with colors that come from … Read more
Danone U.S. is recalling YoCrunch yogurts over the risk that the products’ dome toppers may have pieces of plastic inside them. The company said all flavors and sizes of YoCrunch products “currently in-market” are subject to the recall. The details of the various types of recalled yogurt products and their expiration dates were listed in Danone’s … Read more
Talk about a no-brainer. There are several foods you can eat for better brain health, such as fatty fish, leafy greens, nuts, berries, tomatoes and coffee. These nutrient powerhouses provide vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and healthy fats crucial for optimal brain function and cognitive health. In a viral TikTok, neurologist Baibing Chen reveals three foods that … Read more
QUESTION: Dear Dr. Zac, I’ve been taking blood pressure medication for years without any issues – but I recently read that common spices I love and frequently use like ginger and black pepper can interfere with all types of medications. Now I’m starting to wonder: have my daily meals been affecting my meds this whole time? Or am … Read more
Generic brands, sometimes referred to as “private label” or “store brands,” are increasingly popular today as shoppers face rising food prices in grocery stores. Some consumers believe these brands to be inferior, as the generic items usually cost less than their name-brand counterparts. As a result, they’re avoiding such products. But experts say they’ve noticed a consumer … Read more
Memorial Day is almost here — and that means it’s time to grill, chill and fill your plate. But while you’re flipping burgers and cracking cold ones, don’t forget: food poisoning loves a good outdoor party, too. One wrong move, and your three-day weekend with friends and family can turn into a long, lonely date … Read more
The feds are eyeing a crackdown on a controversial chemical that could be hiding in your avocado toast. The FDA announced this week it’s ramping up its review of food additives — with azodicarbonamide (ADA), the so-called “yoga mat chemical” used in some breads and baked goods, among those under the microscope. A ban would … Read more
Did she order the rat-atouille? The New York City Health Department is investigating a woman’s claims that she found a dead rat in a takeout salad that she bought from a Korean restaurant in Midtown Manhattan. “I’m not physically sick, I’m upset. I’m traumatized,” Hannah Rasbach, 27, told People magazine of the revolting alleged incident, … Read more
They’re a recipe for an abdominal apocalypse. While food poisoning can have many sources, certain foods can make mealtime seem like playing intestinal roulette. A new survey by Consumer Reports has named the 10 riskiest foods in the US based on their recalls and track record of making people sick. A depiction of E. coli. … Read more
A New York transplant has sparked a juicy controversy. On March 31, TikTok user @wine_by_marielle — who has since deleted her account — took to the video platform to ask whether “New York City people” actually buy the fruit from “those stands on the side of the road.” “I have a fruit stand guy on … Read more
In February, scientists discovered a spoonful of microplastics lurking in human brains. Previous research detected the tiny particles in our lungs, liver, kidneys and blood — plus in bodily fluids like semen and breast milk. Now a study published in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety has found that in yet another part of the body, which … Read more
A relationship drama involving food allergies and a woman’s need to be choosy about what she eats has driven plenty of social media input, with over 5,000 reactions and some 2,000 comments to date. Describing herself as 24 years old and the mother of an 8-year-old, the woman said she became pregnant as a teenager and hasn’t … Read more
Things are looking up for airport dining! Gone are the days of a limited selection of overpriced and underwhelming food options. In naming its top 10 US airports for food and drink this month, Food & Wine noted that the fare in layover land has “shifted from the pragmatic to the palatable.” Flyers use the … Read more
Federal inspectors announced the recall of about 22,672 pounds of Johnsonville cheddar bratwurst shipped to 10 states after hard plastic was reportedly found in the product by consumers. Johnsonville, based in Momence, Illinois, produced the meats on Feb. 5, 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Specifically, 19-ounce, sealed tray packages … Read more
A popular fast-food chain in Japan will shut down for several days following reports of rat-infested miso soup. Sukiya, the country’s biggest beef bowl chain, said it would cease operations Monday at roughly 2,000 locations nationwide for four days starting in a statement posted on their website Saturday. The company, which is owned by dining … Read more
Over 212,000 pounds of liquid egg products that may contain a cleaning solution with sodium hypochlorite are being recalled nationwide, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Friday. The producer is Cargill Kitchen Solutions, based in Lake Odessa, Michigan. The liquid egg items were produced on March 12 and 13, 2025. … Read more
An Idaho company is recalling over 14 tons of ready-to-eat beef sticks after complaints about pieces of metal found in the food product. Idaho Smokehouse Partners LLC issued the recall of 29,541 pounds of Chomps beef sticks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Thursday. “The problem was discovered after the … Read more
Four types of frozen food meals have been recalled “due to the potential presence of wood-like material,” Nestle USA announced on Monday. The company initiated the voluntary recall of three Lean Cuisine frozen meals and one Stouffer’s product. The recalled frozen meals are Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir … Read more
Maybe sharing isn’t caring. Slipping your pet some food from the dinner table at Christmas might seem harmless for Fido, but that well-intentioned treat could be hazardous to their health. Ahead of the holidays, pet experts are warning owners of the risky foods for dogs, from common ingredients to seasonal dishes. Despite begging for leftovers … Read more