Food Safety

food-safety

In New York City, cookie dough is sold in shops, markets, and pop-ups, but not all of it is ready to eat. Some products are heat-treated and shelf-stable, while others are raw a...

Status Updates

As of the most recent publicly available information from USDA FSIS, FDA, and CPSC, there is no active nationwide recall specifically for fresh or frozen blueberries due to safe...

food-safety

An egg recall in Arizona, as in any state, occurs when authorities or a company identify safety risks—commonly Salmonella—that may affect distributed products. This overview...

Science & Evidence

Is the 5 second rule true? In short, no—food picked up within five seconds can still pick up bacteria, and the "rule" is more myth than reliable safeguard. The 5 second rule r...

food-safety

A cheese recall in 2025 refers to an official action taken when a product poses a potential health risk or does not meet safety standards. Recalls can be initiated by manufactur...

Cooking

Putting pasta in cold water after cooking is rarely useful for everyday meals and usually makes dishes wetter and cooler. Hot pasta continues to cook slightly from carryover hea...

food-safety

Food safe dye for eggs refers to colorants regulated for use in foods that contact edible parts of eggs. In many regions, agencies set rules about which dyes are permitted, how...

Food Safety & Recalls

The North Carolina tomato recall was initiated after state and federal officials identified evidence of contamination that posed potential health risks. Regulatory agencies, wor...

food-safety

Deli meats are commonly linked to listeriosis, a serious infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes . They can also pose risks for salmonellosis and other foodborne illnesses wh...

health-science

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has highlighted artificial food dyes as a public health concern, arguing that some widely used color additives may pose risks that are not fully understood...