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Eggs and rice are the ultimate cheap eats combination, but they also happen to taste SO GOOD together. To me, it’s like a warm hug in a bowl — plus you get both fiber and protein,

Cow milk’s resurgence has been building for years. In 2021, Emily Sundberg wrote for Grub Street that — at least anecdotally — whole milk was back, with public sentiment on plant-based milk starting to curdle at

The world spins a little smoother when my spice rack is well stocked. Unfortunately, my closest grocery store doesn’t always have the Pride of Szeged hot paprika that has become a veritable food group in my

The Friday before Thanksgiving, at a high school in northern Westchester County, New York, I sat at my desk and called the last person listed on my Excel spreadsheet, “Families in Need 2024.” As one of

Maida Heatter carried brownies with her wherever she went. They were always wrapped, for hygienic purposes, and also so her purse wouldn’t be filled with crumbs. She would distribute them to people she met during the

In a huge win for Big Dairy, Nicole Kidman has just declared that she “really like[s] milk.” The comment was made during a recent press interview for Babygirl, the upcoming erotic thriller from writer-director Halina Reijn

I’ve always liked Ina Garten. I’ve found affinity in the shared syllable in our first names, our mutual appreciation of chambray shirts, the fact that I too once had recognizable bangs. I appreciate the way she’s

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New Year’s Day is one of the most exciting days of the year for me. Not just because it signifies the beginning of a new year, or because it means a new me (and the beginning

The stories that stick most in our individual memories are not always the ones that define a year. A better reflection perhaps lies in the stories that garnered the most of our collective attention. If these

It’s hard to determine what makes a recipe the best recipe, something reliable and memorable that’ll be turned to for years to come. There’s a lot to consider, but most importantly, a recipe should be easy

Prices taken at time of publishing. All-Clad is hard to beat in the realm of stainless steel pots and pans. Sure, the prices are steep, but it really is a BIFL (buy it for life) brand.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a final rule to update the definition of the nutrient content claim “healthy.” According to the FDA, there is an ever-growing crisis of preventable, diet-related chronic diseases in

A Salmonella outbreak that sickened more than 130 people in Chile may have been caused after food was contaminated with a strain used to monitor testing performance. The Salmonella Abony outbreak occurred from January to April

<!– Publisher’s Platform: 2024 was a bad year for Food Safety – here is wishing us all a happier Food Safety New Year in 2025 | Food Safety News Skip

<!– Oysters recalled because of outbreak of norovirus infections | Food Safety News Skip to content Source link

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Adulteration, pesticides and unauthorized ingredients were among fraud and non-compliance issues discussed by European countries recently. The number of food and other fraud suspicions raised by EU member states dropped in November. The 232 alerts are

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A global food standards setting agency has supported guidance on several topics to try and improve food safety, including traditional markets and ciguatera. The United Nations food standards body, the Codex Alimentarius Commission, was established by

— OPINION — These days there are so many nutrition studies being vomited out to the public by the media that it’s just too much to swallow. And that’s a good thing, since they are junk

<!– FDA reports new Listeria outbreak has sickened more than 30; other investigations continue | Food Safety News Skip to content Source link

<!– House cat dies after eating raw food contaminated with bird flu; recall initiated | Food Safety News Skip to content Source link

<!– Stanford study highlights flu virus risks in raw milk amid growing concerns | Food Safety News Skip to content Source link

I gave my staff the week off (you might have caught me answering phones) – it has been that kind of year. Here is wishing all of you peace and a food safety New Year. I

Holiday leftovers are often just as cherished as the main meal itself, but they must be handled with care to avoid foodborne illness. The USDA recommends refrigerating leftovers within two hours of cooking to prevent bacterial

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Recent history has seen Listeria monocytogenes in cheeses, peaches, ice cream, raw milk cheese, leafy greens, ham, taco kits, salad kits, and more products; and the government recognizes the problem. As a result, the U.S. Department

Finnish Customs (Tulli) has investigated two meat smuggling cases. The agency reported that from 2022 to 2024, more than 10,000 kilograms of meat were imported from Estonia and Latvia without sufficient documentation. Eight suspects are involved

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed some of the main food hygiene mistakes made by consumers. The Consumer Insights Tracker is a monthly survey conducted by YouGov with 2,000 adults in England, Wales, and Northern

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— OPINION — Believe it or not, many food companies find it cheaper to pay millions of dollars to “resolve” foodborne illness outbreaks and product recalls after they occur than to overhaul their food safety systems

<!– FDA increases import enforcement on canned food, papayas, and other foods | Food Safety News Skip to content Source link

<!– Publisher’s Platform: Oysters and Norovirus – a sickening experience | Food Safety News Skip to content Source link

<!– How to safely thaw turkey and avoid foodborne illness this holiday season | Food Safety News Skip to content Source link

Authorities in Hong Kong have issued a warning following reports of people falling sick after eating oysters from France. The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has told the industry

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