Safety
USDA Aims to Make Eating Poultry Safer
Chicken, turkey and other poultry will be a safer dinner choice if new proposed rules by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to limit salmonella come into effect. According to…
Hardy Bacteria Are Living in Your Microwave
They are ubiquitous in households because they make reheating food a breeze, but microwaves can be tantamount to a petri dish. According to research published in Frontiers in Microbiology, everyone’s…
Store lettuce in the fridge to avoid E. coli
So why, precisely should you store lettuce in the fridge? To avoid E. coli! Research shows it is more likely to be contaminated.
Non-Caloric Sweeteners and Gut Health
The use of non-caloric sweeteners may help some people with weight loss, but the ingredients may not be benign for the microbiome of the gut.
Mercury in Tuna
Canned tuna is a cheap protein source for many Americans but an investigation has found “unpredictable” spikes of mercury in some cans.
Dangerous Bacteria in Spice Containers
A new study has found a surprising risk for cross-contamination and food poisoning: bacteria in spice containers.
Antibiotics in Food
Researchers have developed a cost-effective method to simultaneously measure up to 77 antibiotics in food.
Risk of Celiac Disease in Children
Higher blood levels of chemicals in pesticides, nonstick cookware and flame retardants may increase the risk of celiac disease in children.
Making Leafy Greens Safer to Eat
Leafy greens like spinach are a nutritious addition to any diet, but they also have a historically elevated risk for food poisoning.
Alcohol Health Risks
There’s a lot of research on alcohol health risks that should make anyone question the value of drinking any amount of alcohol.
Retreat on Red Meat for Health?
As with coffee and eggs, the role of red meat for health has been much debated. Now more evidence supports those on the “be cautious” side.
Heavy Metals in the US Food Supply
The FDA found significant levels of dangerous heavy metals in the U.S. food supply—including vegetables, seafood and seeds.
Time for Stronger Warnings About High-Sugar Drinks?
Can alarming images of health risks be an effective deterrent to the consumption of high-sugar drinks for adults and kids?
Celiac Disease and Chemicals
Higher blood levels of chemicals in pesticides, nonstick cookware and flame retardants may increase the risk of celiac disease in children.
Artificial Sweeteners and Cancer Risk
A 2022 investigation in PLOS Medicine suggests that certain artificial sweeteners are associated with increased cancer risk.
Mycoprotein for the Environment
Substituting 20% of the meat we eat from cattle with microbial protein (mycoprotein) could halve deforestation and cut greenhouse gases.
New Labels for Bioengineered Food
Foods that have been previously classified as a GMO (genetically modified organism) will have a new symbol for “bioengineered” food.
Microplastic in Baby Formula
Babies who drink from heated plastic bottles are likely swallowing high levels of microplastic particles with their formula.
Mercury in Seafood
Mercury in seafood leave people reconsidering adding fish to their diets. But at typical American intake levels, perhaps we should fret less.
Alcohol Risks During Pregnancy
9-11 year olds who were exposed to alcohol in utero during pregnancy experience more psychological problems than their unexposed peers.