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The FDA has published guidance with information for manufacturers and processors of ready-to-eat produce to help them comply with federal law. The guidance is non-binding and does not carry the force of regulation or law and therefore can only been seen as informal recommendations for …

A sick food handler likely contaminated items served at an event in Australia despite preparing food after symptoms had stopped, according to researchers. An outbreak of gastrointestinal illness was reported among people at a private function in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) in 2024. The …

The number of outbreaks in Austria has stayed close to the same level in 2025 but they caused more illnesses than the year before, according to recently released statistics. In 2025, 33 foodborne outbreaks were reported, one fewer than in 2024. However, 354 people were …

The FDA has added three products to this safety alert regarding products with poisonous yellow oleander. The Food and Drug Administration tested the products and found that they contain toxic yellow oleander.  Yellow oleander can cause neurologic, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular adverse health effects that may …

The Food and Drug Administration has a running account of what is making Americans sick right now. The FDA’s Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks table is updated weekly. Right now FDA’s table carries seventeen investigations in its Active section. Run down each file and add the …

What happens when you stir-fry cooked brown rice with a spice-heavy tomato base? Something much more flavourful than plain brown rice and nearly as fast if the rice is already cooked. Mustard seeds, dried red chilies, curry leaves, garlic, and ginger crackle in hot oil. …

Can you make eggplant parm without frying? This version broils the eggplant slices until browned on both sides, about seven minutes per side, with olive oil spray and salt. Then layers them in a baking dish with canned tomato sauce seasoned with oregano and basil, …

I grew golden beets in my garden for two summers before I found the right way to serve them. Roasted in foil at 375°F (190°C) for an hour or more until a knife slides through easily, then peeled, sliced, drizzled with hazelnut oil, and served …

Whole Foods Market is recalling dozens of products that contain jalapeños because they are part of a larger recall connected to a Salmonella outbreak. The jalapeños were sourced from Coast Citrus Distributors and were recalled because of Salmonella contamination. There are 345 confirmed patients across …

Frankie’s Organic of Laval, Quebec, is recalling 94 cases of Frankie’s Organic Plant-Based Vegan Cheddar Puffs because they may contain undeclared milk.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these …