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Romaine Lettuce Is the Likely Source of a Dangerous E. Coli Outbreak
By Amanda MacMillan
The FDA Is Softening Its Stance on Cheese and Microbes
By Casey Quackenbush / Cordon, France
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Following an investigation into the chain's meat
By Amanda MacMillan
March 1, 2017
What's In Your Fast-Food Chicken?
The company says no. Here's what we know so far
By Amanda MacMillan
March 1, 2017
The Dangers in Your Dog’s Canned Food
When dogs were fed canned food, their BPA levels nearly tripled
By Justin Worland
December 19, 2016
Walmart Considering Putting Chinese Pork on Blockchain
The retail giant hopes to win trust with consumers on the meat moving through China
By By Robert Hackett / Fortune
October 19, 2016
CDC Investigates E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Ground Beef
Five people have been hospitalized
By Mahita Gajanan
September 26, 2016
1,000 Tons of Tainted Meat Seized in South China Including Some ‘Soaked in Bleach’
The bust is the latest food-safety scare in China
By Charlie Campbell / Beijing
September 19, 2016
General Mills Recalls 2 Types of Betty Crocker Cake Mix
The news comes after a flour recall possibly linked to an E. coli outbreak
By Sarah Begley
July 11, 2016
Chipotle Is Thinking About Opening a Burger Chain
The company filed a trademark application for "Better Burger"
By Daniel White
March 30, 2016
China Vaccine Scandal Prompts Angry Backlash From Parents and Doctors
Authorities are not sure how many people have been affected
By Charlie Campbell / Beijing
March 22, 2016
Why the Rise in Food-Poisoning Reports Is Actually a Good Thing
Health officials are finding foodborne outbreaks faster than ever before
By Alexandra Sifferlin
March 17, 2016
Why You're Hearing About Listeria Way More Often
Believe it or not, it's good news
By Alexandra Sifferlin
February 25, 2016
30% of Foodborne Illness Deaths Happen In Children Under Age Five
A new WHO report finds that each year, 125,000 kids under age five die from foodborne disease
By Alexandra Sifferlin
December 3, 2015
USDA Announces Recall for More Than 167,000 Pounds of Ground Beef
Meat processed by All American Meats in Omaha may have been contaminated with E. coli
By Sarah Begley
November 2, 2015
Gluten-Free Cheerios, Organic Cheese and 4 Other Foods to Avoid This Week
Gluten-free Cheerios are not so gluten-free
By Alexandra Sifferlin
October 9, 2015
Aspen Foods Recalls Additional 561k lbs of Chicken Products Over Salmonella Fears
The company has expanded the recall despite prior pushback
By Alexandra Sifferlin
October 3, 2015
How a Child Was Poisoned by Tainted Cucumbers
Charlie Mills, age 5, is one of more than 500 people sickened in an ongoing salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers
By Alexandra Sifferlin
September 24, 2015
These Soft Cheeses Are Linked to Listeria
Goat cheese, feta and string cheese have been recalled this week, and stuffed chicken products have been federally detained
By Alexandra Sifferlin
September 18, 2015
Minnesota Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Chipotle
State health officials believe a contaminated ingredient was the culprit
By Daniel White
September 11, 2015
Cucumbers, Cookie Dough and 3 More Foods to Avoid This Week
Contaminated cucumbers may be the source of a widespread outbreak
By Alexandra Sifferlin
September 11, 2015
This Map Shows Where Salmonella Has Hit Hardest in 2015
Hundreds of Americans have gotten sick from strain of salmonella thought to be spreading from cucumbers
By Alexandra Sifferlin
September 10, 2015
Milky Water, Metal in Pork Sausage and 3 Other Foods Not to Eat This Week
Milk in spring water and metal in pork sausage this week
By Alexandra Sifferlin
September 4, 2015
Turkey Bacon and Six Other Foods to Avoid This Week
Spoiled turkey bacon and bread with glass bits are being recalled
By Alexandra Sifferlin
August 28, 2015
The One Food to Avoid Buying This Week
Hint: it's a whole hog
By Alexandra Sifferlin
August 14, 2015
Cilantro and 3 More Foods to Avoid This Week
This week cilantro is a no-go
By Alexandra Sifferlin
August 7, 2015
Maggi Noodles Deemed Safe to Eat by Indian Government Lab
In June, the county's food regulator said the snack was "unsafe and hazardous," triggering a massive nationwide recall
By Sania Farooqui / New Delhi
August 5, 2015
Kroger Recalls Spices For Salmonella Contamination
Grocery stores in 31 states are affected
By Tanya Basu
July 28, 2015
New York City Restaurants Are Cleaner Than Ever
18% fewer eateries have been cited for evidence of mice
By Alice Park
June 29, 2015
Here's How To Cut Down On Food Waste
Expiration dates are confusing and lead to lots of food waste
By Alexandra Sifferlin
June 24, 2015
Starbucks India Pulls Drink Flavors Over Health Concerns
First noodles, now coffee
By Rohit Inani
June 16, 2015
The Secret Group That Decides 'Natural' Flavors
Ingredients created by food companies flavor what Americans eat each day—everything from juice drinks and potato chips to ice cream and canned soups. They give Cheetos their addictive cheesy taste and help distinguish Jolly Ranchers...
By Erin Quinn and Chris Young / Center for Public Integrity
June 9, 2015
Ireland Is Getting Really Hardcore About Food Claims
A food is "traditional" only if the recipe is at least 30 years old, says new guidelines
By Mandy Oaklander
June 8, 2015
India Claims Damages After Maggi Noodles Scare
The case against global food group Nestlé is reportedly the first of its kind
By Rohit Inani
June 8, 2015
You Asked: Can I Scrape Mold Off of Food and Eat It?
Believe it or not, you can eat food with fuzz. But only when it comes to certain stuff.
By Markham Heid
June 3, 2015
Baby Food Recalled for Containing Glass
Beech-Nut Nutrition has recalled approximately 1,920 lb. of baby food
By Alexandra Sifferlin
April 15, 2015
Egg Company Execs Get Jail Time For Food Safety Breach
The execs were tied to a 2010 salmonella outbreak
By Alexandra Sifferlin
April 14, 2015
Hummus and 5 Other Foods You Shouldn't Eat This Week
This week saw six recalls
By Alexandra Sifferlin
April 10, 2015
351,000 People Die of Food Poisoning Annually
The World Health Organization releases concerning numbers regarding food safety
By Alexandra Sifferlin
April 2, 2015
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Have Become Airborne
Researchers say the bacteria are capable of "traveling for long distances"
By Kevin McSpadden
March 30, 2015
Here's the Terrifying Truth About Metal Shards in Your Food
Inexpensive food from an industrialized food system has its downsides
By Dan Mitchell
March 18, 2015
Here's What Food Is Most Likely To Have E. Coli or Salmonella
'For more than a decade, our fragmented federal food safety system has been in need of dramatic reform'
By Justin Worland
February 25, 2015
IBM Thinks It Can Make Food Safer
IBM plans to sequence the microbiomes of food ingredients to prevent outbreaks earlier
By Alexandra Sifferlin
January 29, 2015
How Much Arsenic Is In Your Rice?
Why you might want to lay off the rice milk
By Leilani Clark / CivilEats.com
November 18, 2014
USDA Approves Genetically Engineered Super Potato
But some food-safety experts aren't psyched about the spud
By Nolan Feeney
November 9, 2014
Five Best Ideas of the Day: October 21
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By The Aspen Institute
October 21, 2014
'Gutter Oil' Scandal Raises Food-Safety Fears in Greater China
Potentially harmful oil may have been used in pastries sold by popular bakery chain and also 7-Eleven
By Elizabeth Barber
September 8, 2014
Study: Pesticides Could Cause Allergic Reactions
New regulations could stem the risk
By Justin Worland
September 3, 2014
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