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Have you ever put romaine lettuce on a grill? It sounds wrong until you try it. Cut the heads in half lengthwise, brush the flat side with olive oil, and grill cut-side-down for 2 to 3 minutes over medium-high heat. The outer leaves char while …

Amnesty International has urged the Indonesian government to suspend its school meals program following more reports of food poisoning. In January 2025, the government launched a Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program to improve nutrition and health for millions of people. However, the plan has been …

The Outbreak By now most of us have seen the numbers. As of this week, the CDC has confirmed more than 6,000 cyclosporiasis cases tied to a single multistate outbreak; state-by-state totals reported independently put the real figure well over 20,000. It is, by any …

Claims for stomach-related issues – such as food poisoning and gastroenteritis – have increased in recent years and can be costly, according to an insurance company. Aviva data from 2025 shows that UK claims peak between July and September, reflecting the higher number of people …

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 …

The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below.

Shrimp and eggplant on the grill, finished two different ways. The shrimp gets fresh herbs, lemon, and oil. The eggplant gets pesto. Both cook in about 10 minutes total, and together they make a full plate without turning on the oven. This has become one …

Quick bites from around the food safety arena this week Two deaths in Michigan have been linked to the Cyclospora parasite outbreak that has affected more than 6,000 people in at least 15 states. Both patients had underlying conditions, but the state health department attributed their …

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for 18 meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated jalapeños that may be contaminated with Salmonella.  The alert is in connection with a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 345 people across 27 …

Have you grilled a whole lobster before? It is simpler than it sounds. Split the lobster in half lengthwise, brush it with ancho chili lime butter, and set it shell-side down on the grill for 8 to 10 minutes. The shell protects the meat from …