An Aussie mum’s day took an unexpected turn when her own mother, babysitting her five-year-old grandson, discovered mysterious black clumps floating inside a juice box the boy was drinking. “I was at an appointment with my daughter, so my mum was watching my son. He had asked for a popper and had put the straw in and taken … Read more
A popular kitchen item could be wreaking havoc on your health — and it’s one you may use every single day. Plastic cutting boards are likely releasing microplastics into your food, according to a recent study published in Environmental Science & Technology. In that academic article, scholars theorized that plastic cutting board users could be exposed … Read more
A shopper has been left horrified after her daughter discovered a dead mouse at the bottom of a bag of rice. The packet of Woolworths Australian supermarket-brand microwave rice was one of five bought on January 22 and was within its use-by date. Sarah-Jayne Hayward, 46, was preparing dinner with her 25-year-old daughter Claudia, who … Read more
Chill out! A TikTok creator who specializes in home health and body hygiene is assuring her followers that they can put warm leftovers in the fridge — and it’s actually better that they do. “My mother-in-law always said, ‘Leave the food out, let it cool down before you put it in the fridge otherwise it’ll … Read more
Food bank volunteers were shocked to discover that a donated canned good item had expired years ago — 25 years ago, to be exact. Volunteers at the Sunderland and County Durham Food Bank in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England, recently received a glass can of Uncle Ben’s Gratin’s Dauphionise Cheese & Onion Sauce for Potatoes. A … Read more
These guys clearly misinterpreted the term “eating utensils.” South Korean health officials are warning the public not to eat deep-fried toothpicks after videos of the controversial practice started blowing up on social media, Reuters reported. “This is not a product to eat,” the Asian nation’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety wrote in a recent … Read more
Raw oysters from certain parts of Mexico could be a source of norovirus, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning. The agency has advised restaurants and retailers to stop selling and to dispose of oysters harvested from Bahia Salina, Sonora, Mexico — which were shipped by freight carrier Sociedad Acuicola GolPac on Dec. 18, … Read more
Is there anything more disconcerting than being asked to sign a waiver before tucking into a hamburger? An American visitor to Toronto shocked hundreds of Reddit users last week by sharing that he was asked to sign a waiver when he ordered a medium-cooked hamburger at a Hilton hotel restaurant. “I ordered my burger medium … Read more
An extraordinary clip has revealed what flies are up to when they gatecrash your lunch. A clip by Zack D. Films currently circulating X reveals that when flies descend on your grub the insects don’t immediately begin eating it. “Flies can’t actually chew like humans, so instead they sort of puke up a special type … Read more
Not even plant-based food is safe from microplastic contamination. New research finds that nearly 90% of proteins — yes, even vegan alternatives — tested by researchers contain microplastics, which have been linked to negative health consequences. 16 types of protein sources — including chicken, beef, seafood, pork, tofu and three plant-based alternatives — were analyzed for microplastics … Read more
Put down the treats and step away from the pantry. After weeks of overindulging and blaming the holidays for our seasonal sins, at some of us could do with a nice, long fast. And still, even as we enter a new year resolving to do better, starving as penance isn’t really an option for most … Read more
What’s worse than finding a worm in your apple? How about a bunch of them in your gut? A revolting clip shows the moment that parasites were spotted wriggling around in a 70-year-old man’s abdomen, not unlike something out of the movie “Alien.” The septuagenarian had reported to a hospital in China to undergo a … Read more
One person’s trash is another person’s Christmas dinner. A Danish dumpster diver redefined “junk food” after announcing plans to make her family Christmas dinner using scraps scrounged from the trash. “There’s no need for me to go out and buy stuff,” Sofie Juel-Andersen, 29, told SWNS while describing the proposed trash-to-table Yuletide feast. “I’m seeing … Read more
Earning a Michelin star stands as the ultimate award for a restaurant, symbolizing culinary mastery and an extraordinary dining journey. Across the globe, the Michelin Guide employs rigid criteria to judge and award these prestigious stars. Restaurants cannot apply for Michelin stars; they are selected through a meticulous process. Inspectors visit anonymously, usually multiple times, to experience … Read more
Along with arguing over the taste, many holiday revelers debate the safety of drinking eggnog. The Christmas favorite is traditionally made with raw eggs, cream, milk and sugar to create a rich and creamy treat that can be spiked with bourbon, rum or brandy — or cause some to get sick if not properly made, … Read more
It’s been proven that what people eat can help prevent or slow Alzheimer’s disease — but what about when they eat? Participating in intermittent (time-restricted) fasting could lead to a reduced risk of cognitive deterioration, a recent study published in the journal Cell Metabolism suggests. Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine adjusted the feeding schedule of … Read more
You should enjoy your Christmas cookies — not toss them. With the holidays comes family gatherings, parties and, of course, food galore, but experts are cautioning against certain menu staples that could result in an unwanted gift: food poisoning. “If you are participating in a potluck, there is a basic food safety concept that is essential … Read more
A Seoul content creator with extensive allergies joked that she has “37 new ways to die” after recently discovering new foods she’s allergic to. Joanne Fan, 21, shares how she lives her life and travels the world as a highly allergic eczema sufferer, with her 19,000 Instagram and 81,000 TikTok followers. “I grew up with … Read more
Unfortunately, you may have to toss those dino nuggets sitting in your freezer. Tyson Foods has recalled nearly 30,000 pounds of dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets after multiple reports of consumers finding pieces of metal in the product. “A limited number of consumers have reported they found small, pliable metal pieces in the product, and out of … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration may ban the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food, the agency announced in a statement on Thursday. The organization “proposed to revoke the regulation authorizing” its use and declared that “the intended use of BVO in food is no longer considered safe,” citing studies conducted in collaboration with … Read more