Tag: Safety: Food
Florida-Grown Cucumbers Behind Salmonella Outbreak, CDC Warns
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers grown in Florida.At...
Nebraska First State to Ban Soda, Energy Drinks From SNAP Program
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Nebraska is the first state to get federal approval to ban the purchase...
Possible Plastic Contamination Prompts Nationwide Ice Cream Recall
By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, May 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 18,000 tubs of ice cream and frozen yogurt have been recalled...
Publix Recalls Baby Food Over Possible Lead Contamination
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, May 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Publix is recalling one of its popular GreenWise baby food pouches because it...
FDA Launches Postmarket Chemical Review Program to Ensure Food Safety
Program includes review of existing chemicals, developing final, systematic process for postmarket review
Toxic Metals Found in All Rice Samples in New Report
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, May 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new report says rice sold in U.S. stores contains toxic heavy metals,...
Three New Color Food Additives From Natural Sources Approved by FDA
Approvals align with agency's goal of phasing out petroleum-based dyes in the national food supply
Food Companies Race to Replace Artificial Colors With Natural Alternatives
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, April 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The push to remove artificial colors from U.S. foods is gaining speed, but...
HHS, FDA Offer Timeline for Phasing Out Petroleum-Based Food Dyes
FDA to establish national standard and timeline for food industry to transition from petrochemical-based dyes to natural alternatives
Rare Red Meat Allergy Linked to More Tick Species
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, March 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A rare red meat allergy, usually linked to a bite from the lone...