Why Washing Lettuce Doesn’t Get Rid of E. Coli
Leafy greens have been the carriers for dozens of outbreaks of food poisoning in recent years. The CDC recently linked several to a particular strain of E. coli, but other…
The Best Ways to Pack a School Lunch so It Actually Stays Fresh
Between the time you pack a lunchbox in the morning, and the moment your kid opens it up in the cafeteria, several hours have passed. Perishable foods shouldn’t be in…
Use Flashfood to Buy Discounted Groceries Before They Expire
Photo: Prostock-studio (Shutterstock) Imagine, if you can, all the food your local grocery store has that is nearing the expiration date—that they know won’t sell before the food goes bad.…
Maybe You Should Try a Relationship With an Expiration Date
Photo: ArtOfPhotos (Shutterstock) You meet someone while on vacation. Sparks fly. You know you’re not going to date forever, but you want to enjoy the time you have together: This…
Don’t Serve This Recalled Charcuterie Sausage at Your Super Bowl Party
Photo: Netrun78 (Shutterstock) If you’re hosting a Super Bowl LVII party this Sunday, make sure you’re not serving any of these charcuterie sausages that were recalled by the U.S. Department…
This Canned Meat and Poultry Might Be Contaminated
Photo: Billy F Blume Jr (Shutterstock) Conagra Brands, Inc., is recalling 2.58 million pounds of canned meat and poultry products because of a packaging defect that has caused some of…
This UP Jail Receives 5-Star For Its ‘Excellent’ Food Quality
We all have heard about restaurants, hotels and cloud kitchens getting ratings on the basis of their food quality, hygiene, décor and various other parameters. But have you ever heard…
Save This USDA Hotline for Emergency Food-Safety Questions
Photo: Elena Veselova (Shutterstock) The United States Department of Agriculture might not be the first place you think of when you’re unsure whether it’s okay to stuff the turkey the…
Don’t Eat This Recalled Lettuce, FDA Says
Photo: Melica (Shutterstock) If you live in Florida and have recently purchased lettuce, you might want to check the label to see if it’s one of the products being recalled…
Don’t Eat This Chicken From Costco That Might Contain Hard Pieces of Plastic
Photo: Tada Images (Shutterstock) Foster Farms is recalling approximately 148,000 pounds of fully cooked frozen chicken breast patties for potentially containing hard, clear pieces of plastic, according to the U.S.…