food safety
The gross truth about what's really in your kid's chicken nuggets
June 25, 2024 | 1:37pmSome of these 'chicken' pieces may have as little as 30% chicken, which makes them far from a healthy choice for growing kids.
Hundreds of coffee products recalled over concerns of botulism contamination
June 22, 2024 | 10:15amThe products have been recalled over concerns of botulism contamination, the Food and Drug Administration reported this week.
You're probably eating sunscreen — this common cosmetic ingredient is also used as a food additive
June 19, 2024 | 12:52pmA since-dismissed 2022 lawsuit against candymaker Mars claimed that the inclusion of titanium dioxide in Skittles is toxic.
Take these 8 key steps to avoid foodborne illness as temperatures rise this summer
June 18, 2024 | 3:00pmThe 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.
Soda company recalls multiple drinks sold in restaurants across US that contain dye linked to cancer: FDA
June 5, 2024 | 3:27pmCharles Boggini Company has voluntarily recalled its "Pink Lemonade," "Cola Flavoring Base," "Yellow Lemonade" and "Yellow Lemonade X."
I'm an ER doctor — don't bring these 5 foods to the beach
May 26, 2024 | 3:07pm"The last thing you want is for people to go home and remember the beach trip because they got sick," Dr. John Torres said.
I tested 3 methods to keep salad fresh for longer in the fridge — here's which worked best
May 24, 2024 | 9:25amOne creator has discovered the ultimate way to keep bagged salad fresher for longer.
How to properly reheat leftover rice and prevent 'fried rice syndrome'
May 15, 2024 | 4:27pmRice-is averted!
Mystery surrounding rat foot found in baby's food revealed
April 24, 2024 | 10:02amThe mystery around how a rat’s foot ended up in a toddler’s mouth has been solved.
'Nutritionist created' vegan pancake mix recalled over ‘undeclared’ milk allergen
April 19, 2024 | 4:31pmA vegan pancake mix sold nationwide has been urgently recalled over concerns about an “undeclared allergen."
Beloved lunch staple 'should not be allowed on menu' in schools due to 'concerning' chemicals: watchdog
April 9, 2024 | 9:47pmThey're acting salty.
Doctor shares simple hack to make white bread healthier: 'This is the life advice I need!'
April 3, 2024 | 5:23pmGet a loaf of this.
I'm a food waste expert — most of these storage 'hacks' on TikTok are wrong
March 15, 2024 | 8:09pmWhat the hack?
Shopper ignites debate after post about woman's handsy supermarket act: 'Is this an ick?'
March 12, 2024 | 10:40amThe clip sparked a broader conversation about supermarket etiquette. Which fruits are okay to feel and which aren’t?
I'm a food safety expert — I always avoid these 4 items at the grocery store
March 9, 2024 | 11:29pmThey've seen it all — and now they're warning you.
I'm a food safety expert — I'd never order a meal through DoorDash or Uber Eats, it's just too risky
March 1, 2024 | 11:25pmThat takeout sushi you like could be seriously sus.
Lead-tainted applesauce recalled after poisoning hundreds of children: 'A catastrophic failure'
February 27, 2024 | 4:24pm"If you’ve purchased these recalled products and may still have them in your homes, do not feed them to children or anyone else."
Ina Garten is telling people to undercook their chicken — but is it safe?
February 22, 2024 | 9:05pmThis advice is for the birds.
'Disgusted' grandma makes shocking discovery inside 5-year-old's juice box
February 19, 2024 | 11:08am"There were just big pieces of black," she says, adding that it had the texture of a "water-logged sultana" when she rubbed it together.
This one kitchen item could be wreaking havoc on your health — and it's not a microwave
February 17, 2024 | 3:04pmYou likely use this item in the kitchen every single day.