Food SafetySep 15, 2026
5 Best Food Safety Kitchen Tools for 2026
Soaking produce beats a quick rinse for cutting pesticides; these five food safety kitchen tools, from organic washes to BPA-free basins, make it easy.
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Food SafetySep 14, 2026
A Hidden Labeling Error in Whole Foods Cheese Puts Egg-Allergic Customers at Risk
Whole Foods recalled two cheeses sold at 18 locations across seven states after a labeling error hid egg protein, risking life-threatening reactions.
Food SafetySep 11, 2026
Why This Summer's Record Cyclospora Outbreak Exposed Cracks in America's Food Safety System
A record cyclospora outbreak sickened 13,000 people, and experts say federal staffing cuts left America's food safety system dangerously unprepared.
Food SafetySep 11, 2026
Scientists Crack the Code on Destroying PFAS: What This Breakthrough Means for Your Food
UC Riverside scientists cracked how UV light destroys PFAS forever chemicals, a breakthrough that could lead to safer drinking water and food.
Food SafetySep 10, 2026
Back-to-School Season Brings New Food Safety Challenges: Here's What Experts Say
Packed lunches can become bacteria hotbeds within hours; food safety experts share simple tips to keep kids' meals safe this back-to-school season.
Food SafetySep 7, 2026
Why Americans Are Losing Trust in Food Safety: What Budget Cuts Mean for Your Plate
Budget cuts to the FDA and CDC are slowing food safety responses, and nearly one in six Americans gets a foodborne illness each year.
Food SafetySep 6, 2026
Why 2026's Food Recalls Are Breaking Records: A Class I Alert Signals Serious Danger
2026 food recalls have hit record levels, with Class I alerts tied to jalapeños, eggs, infant formula, and more affecting hundreds across dozens of states.
Food SafetySep 4, 2026
Why Your Freezer Could Be Hiding a Food Safety Risk: A Guide to Recalls That Last Years
Recalled frozen foods can hide in your freezer for years; here's how to check for contaminated products and protect your household from foodborne illness.
Food SafetySep 3, 2026
A Salmonella Outbreak in Shell Eggs Sickened 134 People Across 18 States: What Happened and How to Stay Safe
A Salmonella outbreak in shell eggs sickened 134 people across 18 states; here is what happened and how to keep your family safe.
Food SafetyAug 31, 2026
Over 27,000 Bags of Jasmine Rice Recalled Across 13 States: What You Need to Know
Lundberg Family Farms recalled 27,000 bags of jasmine white rice across 13 states; check lot numbers 260201MA or 260202MA for a full refund.
Food SafetyAug 29, 2026
Raw Pet Food Recall Exposes a Hidden Food Safety Risk: What Pet Owners Need to Know
Northwest Naturals recalled raw pet food for Salmonella and Listeria, a risk that threatens humans who handle it, not just pets.
Food SafetyAug 28, 2026
Hidden Hazards in Your Kitchen: What August's FDA Recalls Reveal About Food Safety
FDA food safety recalls in August 2026 flagged aluminum slivers, glass fibers, and hidden allergens in products that may still be in your home.
Food SafetyAug 27, 2026
Beyond 'Triple Washed': Why Local Lettuce and Hydroponic Farms Are Reshaping Food Safety
Cyclospora resists commercial washing, and with 10,930 sickened, experts say local produce with fewer supply chain touch points is your best food safety.
Food SafetyAug 24, 2026
55 People Sickened Across 15 States by Contaminated Sprouts: What You Need to Know
Contaminated alfalfa sprouts have sickened 55 people in 15 states; check for recalled Calco and Everything Sprouts brand lots and discard them now.
Food SafetyAug 19, 2026
2026's Biggest Food Recalls Reveal a Fragile Supply Chain: What You Need to Know
Major 2026 food recalls tied to cyclospora, E. coli, and salmonella expose how one tainted ingredient can trigger dozens of recalls across 30-plus states.
Food SafetyAug 14, 2026
FDA Investigations Hit 21 in 2026: Why This Year's Foodborne Illness Surge Matters
FDA foodborne illness investigations have hit 21 in 2026 by mid-August, driven by an 11-fold Cyclospora surge with nearly 14,000 confirmed cases.
Food SafetyAug 6, 2026
Salmonella Is Spreading Faster Than Ever This Summer: Here's What You Need to Know
Three simultaneous salmonella outbreaks have sickened over 1,200 people across the U.S. this summer; here's how to protect your family.
Food SafetyAug 6, 2026
10,468 Cyclosporiasis Cases and Counting: Why Your Grocery List Just Got Riskier
Over 10,468 cyclosporiasis cases span 47 states, and simultaneous recalls of eggs, lettuce, and more make food safety a urgent priority.
Food SafetyAug 5, 2026
Multiple Foodborne Outbreaks Hit Major Restaurant Chains and Grocery Brands Simultaneously
Five simultaneous foodborne illness outbreaks now link Chipotle, recalled eggs, and infant formula to over 230 confirmed illnesses across the U.S.
Food SafetyJul 31, 2026
Food Safety Lawsuits Mount as Cyclospora Outbreak Exposes Supply Chain Gaps
Taco Bell and Taylor Farms face lawsuits over a cyclospora outbreak that has sickened over 10,000 people, exposing critical food supply chain gaps.
Food SafetyJul 28, 2026
18,000 Americans Sickened by Cyclospora This Summer: Why This Parasite Outbreak Is Breaking Records
A record cyclospora outbreak has sickened 18,000 Americans across 45 states, six times the yearly norm, with shredded Taco Bell lettuce linked as a key.
Food SafetyJul 28, 2026
Why You Can't See Food Contamination: What Experts Say About Cyclospora and Outbreak Investigations
Food contamination is invisible, and experts say we can't test our way to food safety; here's how investigators trace outbreaks like Cyclospora.
Food SafetyJul 28, 2026
The FDA Is Quietly Reshaping Food Allergen Rules. Here's What Changes Are Coming
The FDA is shifting food allergen rules from simple labeling to a risk-based threshold system, and food manufacturers need to act now.
Food SafetyJul 22, 2026
Wood County's Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Hits 350 Cases: Why the Two-Week Symptom Delay Makes This Outbreak So Hard to Stop
Wood County's cyclosporiasis outbreak has reached 350 cases, but the parasite's two-week symptom delay means hundreds more may not know they're infected.
Food SafetyJul 21, 2026
Beyond Washing: How Food Safety Science Is Catching Contamination Before It Reaches Your Table
Food safety technology is shifting from reactive recalls to real-time pathogen detection, but until then, how you wash produce still matters.
Food SafetyJul 21, 2026
Why Restaurant Food Safety Technology Matters More Than Ever After the Lettuce Outbreak
A cyclospora outbreak sickened 1,644 people and cut Taco Bell traffic 18%, showing why restaurant food safety technology is now a business survival tool.
Food SafetyJul 20, 2026
Lab Error Derails Cyclospora Investigation: What It Means for the Ongoing Outbreak
A lab error voided the FDA's only positive cyclospora test, yet the outbreak has sickened over 5,000 in Michigan alone across 34 states.
Food SafetyJul 20, 2026
That Taylor Farms Recall Was a False Alarm, But Your Food Labels Still Need Decoding
Food date labels confuse most Americans into wasting nearly 6 million tons yearly; here's what "best by," "sell by," and "use by" actually mean.
Food SafetyJul 18, 2026
5,000 Cases in Michigan: How a Single Lettuce Supplier Triggered a Cyclospora Crisis
A single Mexican lettuce farm sickened over 5,000 people in Michigan with Cyclospora, exposing how one supplier can trigger a multistate foodborne crisis.
Food SafetyJul 17, 2026
Why One Produce Supplier Keeps Appearing in Major Food Safety Outbreaks
Taylor Farms has been linked to five major food safety outbreaks since 2013, yet faces no fines or regulatory action despite a 2026 outbreak sickening.
Food SafetyJul 16, 2026
Infant Botulism and Powdered Formula: What the FDA's Latest Food Safety Advisory Means for New Parents
The FDA's infant botulism advisory warns powdered formula poses risks; here's how to prepare and store it safely to protect your newborn.
Food SafetyJul 13, 2026
FDA Finds Food Safety Problems Before You Get Sick: Here's How Regulators Actually Work
FDA regulators often find food contamination before anyone gets sick, using routine testing, outbreak data, and traceability reviews to trigger recalls.
Food SafetyJul 10, 2026
Three Federal Agencies Just Overhauled Food Safety Testing for Heavy Metals. Here's What Changed
The USDA now tests 18 heavy metals in processed foods like sausages for the first time, publishing results online so families can check food safety data.
Food SafetyJul 10, 2026
A Three-Year Listeria Outbreak in Soft Cheese Reveals a Hidden Food Safety Gap
A Listeria outbreak tied to soft cheese persisted undetected for over three years, sickening 12 across four states and triggering a multistate recall.
Food SafetyJul 6, 2026
Beyond the Lettuce Recall: Why Water Quality Is the Hidden Player in This Year's Cyclospora Outbreak
The 2026 cyclospora outbreak has sickened 18,000 people, but contaminated water, not just recalled lettuce, may be the bigger culprit.
Food SafetyJul 6, 2026
E. coli in Frozen Blueberries: What the Latest Outbreak Tells Us About Produce Safety
A multistate E. coli outbreak tied to GreenWise frozen blueberries has sickened 12 people; here is what to check in your freezer now.
Food SafetyJun 15, 2026
The FDA's New Food Traceability Rule Is Getting a Major Delay,Here's What It Means for Your Groceries
The FDA's Food Traceability Rule is delayed to 2028, giving food companies 30 more months to build tracking systems that could speed up future recalls.
Food SafetyJun 10, 2026
What Makes the Best Produce Cleaner for Everyday Food Safety
The best produce cleaners remove 98% more pesticides than water alone; look for USDA organic certification, plant-based ingredients, and zero aftertaste.
Food SafetyMay 29, 2026
Fermented Foods Are Sickening More Americans Than We Realized: What a New FDA Study Reveals
Fermented foods caused 509 illnesses and 4 deaths in 39 US outbreaks from 2011-2023, with botulism and salmonella posing the greatest risks.
Food SafetyMay 29, 2026
Radioactive Contamination in Imported Shrimp and Spices: What the FDA's New Screening Rules Mean for Your Kitchen
The FDA requires certification for Indonesian shrimp and spices after detecting radioactive cesium-137, marking the first use of this safety tool.
Food SafetyMay 20, 2026
Two Pantry Staples Keep Getting Recalled for Dangerous Bacteria. Here's Why.
Tahini and enoki mushrooms cause disproportionate foodborne illness recalls due to their unique chemistry and vulnerable supply chains.
Food SafetyMay 14, 2026
The Food Safety Divide: Why Your State's Rules May Not Protect You Like Others
Congress debates whether federal food safety standards should override state laws, as a patchwork of state regulations drives up grocery costs by 12% while...
Food SafetyMay 13, 2026
5 Best Food Safety Testing and Monitoring Tools for 2026
Essential food safety tools help detect contamination, measure temperatures accurately, and ensure proper storage conditions in your kitchen.
Food SafetyMay 8, 2026
The Single Hygiene Mistake That Can Shut Down Your Restaurant: What Food Safety Audits Reveal
A contaminated kitchen tool sickened 254 people in 2015. New CDC data shows 6 in 10 US restaurants have hygiene gaps that could spread germs to food, but...
Food SafetyMay 6, 2026
The Hidden Problem With Food Safety Testing: Why Labs May Be Throwing Out Safe Food
A new study reveals that common bacterial testing methods used to prevent foodborne illness may be producing false alarms, leading to unnecessary food waste...
Food SafetyApr 29, 2026
Food Companies Still Rely on Spreadsheets for Safety Tracking: Why That's a Problem With 2028 Deadline Looming
Three years after initial surveys, food processors still depend on manual systems for traceability compliance.
Food SafetyApr 17, 2026
Why Shellfish Lovers Should Know About Norovirus: A Washington State Recall Reveals Hidden Food Safety Risks
Washington State recalled oysters and clams contaminated with norovirus after illnesses linked to raw shellfish consumption.
Food SafetyApr 14, 2026
Your Pork Could Be Dangerous: 7 Signs You're Missing Before Cooking
Fresh pork spoils quickly, but most people don't know the warning signs. Experts reveal how to spot dangerous bacteria before it makes you sick.
Food SafetyApr 14, 2026
Why Food Safety Leaders Say Culture Matters More Than Compliance Alone
Food safety experts reveal that building a strong organizational culture around safety is just as critical as meeting regulatory requirements.
Food SafetyApr 8, 2026
Food Recalls Are Happening, But Are You Finding Out in Time? A Watchdog Report Reveals a Critical Gap
A consumer advocacy group found that foodborne illness outbreak investigations often don't lead to public recalls, and many FDA-approved recalls aren't posted...
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