Refrigerators are places where we store food so it lasts longer than if left at room temperature. However, experts warn of ...

In early 2022, news outlets nationwide picked up the story of a college student in Massachusetts who had to get his legs and fingers amputated after alleged food poisoning from leftover lo mein ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Having a picnic or cookout at a park or a beach is a great summer tradition, but the warm weather can quickly turn tasty treats into nasty bacteria. Consumer Reports food safety ...

Organic produce might be less likely to include pesticides and other chemicals, but it is more susceptible to potential germs. These are several of the organic produce items that have been pulled for ...

Like many of us, I didn’t think much about my gut health when I was younger. But being more responsible for my own foods when I moved out of the house changed what I bought. For some items, it’s a ...

IODIZED. SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL FOOD SAFETY EDUCATION MONTH AND A NEW STUDY BY THE FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE IS REVEALING SOME PRETTY INTERESTING RESULTS. FOR EXAMPLE, THE STUDY FOUND THAT ...

Food poisoning is never a fun experience. Sometimes, if you’re lucky, you’ll bite into something bad and realize soon enough ...

Compulsive eaters may have a specific type of bacteria in their gut, research has found. These bacteria—known as Proteobacteria—were found in large numbers in the guts of humans and mice with food ...

It’s a home cook’s nightmare: You open the fridge ready to make dinner and realize the meat has spoiled. You have to throw it out, kicking yourself for not cooking it sooner. According to the USDA, a ...