A new FDA rule is stirring the pot in restaurants and grocery stores throughout The Triangle and nationwide. It’s called the food traceability rule, and while it may ...

On Wednesday, Feb. 11, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall of about 22,912 pounds of raw ground beef produced by CS Beef Packers, LLC ...

Food in a refrigerator is unsafe if the temperature rises above 40 degrees for two hours or more. Immediately discard perishable items like meat, seafood, dairy, and leftovers if they have warmed up.

Florida’s announcement this week that it found “problematic” levels of arsenic in dozens of popular candies likely will not lead to recalls or enforcement, but the threats to manufacturers – including ...

The Columbian’s weekly listing of restaurant inspection scores is a popular feature. Readers scan the numbers, look for familiar names and decide where they might — or might not — go to eat. Behind ...

Berks County is divided into three jurisdictions: Reading, Muhlenberg Township and the rest of the county. Reading and Muhlenberg Township have their own food safety inspectors and the rest of the ...

Beginning in January, Iowans won't be able to use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds to buy pop or candy — or certain prepared foods. Some Iowans say the rules are confusing. Iowa's food ...

There is nothing like a bout of food poisoning to spoil the holiday cheer. Around 48 million Americans come down with foodborne illnesses annually, with cases spiking around the holidays when families ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. The infant botulism outbreak that sickened ...

Undercooked turkey poses a higher risk than overcooked turkey during Thanksgiving. Thaw properly, use a thermometer, and avoid rinsing raw poultry to reduce illness risk. Refrigerate leftovers within ...

An Oklahoma city is in the holiday spirit. Through its Food for Fines program, the city of Chickasha’s municipal court and library allows for food donations in exchange for lowering or eliminating ...