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Boar’s Head facing legal scrutiny by feds over deadly listeria outbreak found in deli meat

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Boar’s Head facing legal scrutiny by feds over deadly listeria outbreak found in deli meat

Boar’s Head, the deli meat company at the center of a deadly listeria food poisoning outbreak, is being scrutinized by law enforcement officials, the US Agriculture Department disclosed in response to government records requests. Officials with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service refused to share documents regarding the agency’s inspections and enforcement at the Boar’s Head … Read more

How to avoid food poisoning from shopping at the farmers market

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How to avoid food poisoning from shopping at the farmers market

Nothing beets the farmers market — unless you get sick from shopping there. 48 million people fall ill from foodborne diseases each year in the US, sending 128,000 to the hospital and killing 3,000, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Because bacteria can thrive in warm, moist environments, food poisoning is … Read more

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

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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

Bird flu traces have been detected in milk — is it safe to drink?

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Bird flu traces have been detected in milk — is it safe to drink?

Got milk? The Food and Drug Administration announced this week that traces of bird flu have been found in samples of pasteurized milk obtained from grocery shelves, leaving consumers wondering if they should toss their jugs. But the FDA and the US Department of Agriculture claim that the commercial milk supply is safe because of … Read more

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

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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

Can you put hot leftovers in the fridge? Here’s what the experts say

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Can you put hot leftovers in the fridge? Here’s what the experts say

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

You’ve been storing bananas all wrong — how to keep them fresh for longer

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You’ve been storing bananas all wrong — how to keep them fresh for longer

That’s bananas! Americans each consume about 26.6 pounds of bananas a year on average — and collectively discard 5 billion past-their-prime bananas during the same period, statistics show. Now, experts are sharing how to keep the popular yellow fruit fresher for longer. “I’ve got four bananas here and I’m trying out four different storage methods,” … Read more

Most people risk food poisoning on Thanksgiving — here’s where home cooks go wrong

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Most people risk food poisoning on Thanksgiving — here’s where home cooks go wrong

Don’t let the hours spent on Thanksgiving dinner prep be for nothing by cutting food safety corners. A recent survey found that nearly two-thirds of Americans disregard United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines for safe food prep, putting their Thanksgiving diners at risk. Foodborne pathogens sicken about one in six Americans annually, of which … Read more

Tyson dino chicken nuggets recalled after reports of metal pieces

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Tyson dino chicken nuggets recalled after reports of metal pieces

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

10 foods that need to be refrigerated — but not everyone does

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10 foods that need to be refrigerated — but not everyone does

Only the coolest home chefs know these refrigeration tips. There’s a bevy of foods that may not seem like they should be kept cold, but experts say that putting them in the fridge is a surefire way to maximize their longevity and even their flavors. These span from entrees to desserts and even some favorite … Read more

Biden’s alcohol czar warns new guidance could be only 2 beers a week

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Biden’s alcohol czar warns new guidance could be only 2 beers a week

What the ale? Americans could soon be advised to limit themselves to just two drinks a week, a top health official warned Thursday. President Biden’s alcohol czar, Dr. George Koob, told the Daily Mail that the USDA could revise its alcohol recommendations to match Canada’s guidelines. In January, the Great White North began urging residents to limit their alcohol … Read more

US approves nation’s first ‘lab-grown’ meat — chicken made from animal cells

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US approves nation’s first ‘lab-grown’ meat — chicken made from animal cells

For the first time, US regulators on Wednesday approved the sale of chicken made from animal cells, allowing two California companies to offer “lab-grown” meat to the nation’s restaurant tables and eventually, supermarket shelves. The Agriculture Department gave the green light to Upside Foods and Good Meat, firms that had been racing to be the … Read more

Recall: 2.58M pounds of canned meat, sausage under Goya, Kroger, other brands

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Recall: 2.58M pounds of canned meat, sausage under Goya, Kroger, other brands

Conagra Brands is recalling nearly 2.6 million pounds of its canned Vienna sausage and chicken products due to packaging issues that could cause contamination without consumers even noticing. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Tuesday that items produced between Dec. 12, 2022, and Jan. 13, 2023, from brands including Goya, … Read more

Physician who claimed obesity can’t be treated with diet and exercise joins Biden administration

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Physician who claimed obesity can’t be treated with diet and exercise joins Biden administration

A physician who came under fire for comments claiming that obesity is more of genetics than lifestyle in a “60 Minutes” interview earlier this month is now a member of the Biden USDA’s 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, which will help determine dietary standards for Americans over the coming years. Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, a doctor specializing … Read more

Oscar Mayer Ham & Cheese Loaf recalled over possible contamination

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Oscar Mayer Ham & Cheese Loaf recalled over possible contamination

Approximately 2,400 pounds of the Oscar Mayer Ham & Cheese Loaf are being recalled over possible cross-contamination with under-processed products, according to the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The company’s ready-to-eat products were produced on Oct. 10 and shipped to distribution centers in Ohio and Virginia, and further distributed for retail sales. … Read more

USDA proposes sweeping poultry changes to combat salmonella infections

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USDA proposes sweeping poultry changes to combat salmonella infections

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Friday proposed sweeping changes for how poultry should be processed in order to reduce the multitude of salmonella infections linked to these products.  The new proposed framework, which officials say has “been shaped by months of information-gathering and discussions with a wide range of stakeholders, researchers, and scientists” could … Read more