Items Tagged with 'Food safety'

After handling raw food, do you stop and wash your hands before grabbing the spices you’ll be adding? If not, you should to avoid cross-contamination, researchers from Rutgers University are saying.

Feeling down or anxious? Eating a lot of ultra-processed foods such as packaged chips, cookies and candy could play a role, results of a recent study suggest.

Because we use our kitchen cutting boards for different types of foods (including raw meats and vegetables), it’s important to keep them clean.

Summer festivals, carnivals and fairs mean fun – and food! Cotton candy, corndogs, kettle corn and deep-fried candy bars are just a few of the treats you’re likely to find. But when making your choices, take a few moments to think about food safety.

Kids are getting sick after eating edible products containing THC sold in packaging that looks similar to well-known brands of candy, cookies or cereal, the Food and Drug Administration is warning parents and caregivers.

Durham, NH — U.S. seafood workers were twice as likely to contract COVID-19 as workers in other food industries during the height of the pandemic, results of a recent study indicate.

Hosting a celebration as the weather gets warmer? For many people, grilling is a big part of the fun. Whether you’re cooking with propane or briquettes, safety is a must. Experts shared with FS&H some tips for keeping your grilling experience a safe one.

With warmer days approaching, what better way to enjoy some sunshine than having a picnic?

Washington — Millions of fans will gather around their TVs on Feb. 13 for Super Bowl LVI – and chances are good they’ll indulge in a culinary spread fit for football’s biggest game of the season. But the U.S. Department of Agriculture is reminding hosts that guests could get sacked with a foodborne illness if proper safety precautions aren’t taken.

Do you love the idea of a hot, comforting meal that’s easy to prepare? A slow cooker might be right for you. But before you try out recipes, let’s go over some basics about slow cooker food safety.