Autore: Simona

“It’s about time.” That was California resident Rick Salazar’s immediate reaction upon learning that California lawmakers last month voted unanimously in favor of  certified labels on foods that are not ultra-processed.

Recalls can cost about half a million pounds and tracing affected products can take several hours on average, according to a survey in the United Kingdom. Tracing products in the United States routinely takes several days to weeks. Research in July and August 2026 commissioned …

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning …

Microbiological risks and mycotoxin levels in plant-based dairy alternatives are generally low but consumer storage practices and product ingredients can significantly impact safety, according to research in Finland. Findings come from a risk assessment as part of a project by Ruokavirasto (the Finnish Food Authority) …

The U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement with Abbott Laboratories related to its role in an outbreak of cronobacter infections from powdered infant formula in 2022. Two infants died as a result of the outbreak. Under the civil settlement, Abbott will pay $348.7 million dollars …

I made this on the first cold morning of October last year, when I wanted something that tasted like pumpkin pie but counted as breakfast. Pumpkin puree, oats, almond butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla almond milk blended with ice into something …

I have spent more than 30 years representing people sickened by contaminated food. I do not often read a speech by an FDA official and find myself agreeing with nearly every line. This week I did. Dr. Donna Garren, director of the Food and Drug …

Saratoga Potato Chips of Fort Wayne, IN, is recalling two Best if USED BY codes of 7.75-ounce packages of J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared soy allergen.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run …

Cochinita Pibil comes from the Yucatan, where pork has been marinated in achiote and sour orange juice and slow-cooked underground for centuries. The home oven version captures the spirit of that process: a long, covered roast at moderate heat breaks the pork shoulder down into …

Apple pie is one of those recipes where small tweaks have an outsized impact. Adding a pinch of salt directly to the caramel-apple filling is one of the smartest adjustments you can make. Salt does not just season: it suppresses bitterness, amplifies the sweetness of …