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image of raw chicken on a plate next to dried seasoning salmonella in costco chicken philippe zuber unsplash
January 28, 2026
A new poultry report reveals how bad the salmonella contamination is in the industry, from Costco chicken to school lunches.
Image of a food safety inspector wearing a hairnet and mask over his beard, holding a tablet in a food production facility.
October 20, 2025
While RFK Jr. wants to “make America healthy again,” the CDC layoffs and FDA budget cuts he’s spearheading cause major…
Aerial view of bright red water with dark algae blooms and industrial structures
September 10, 2024
Did the government shutdown exacerbate the spread of the current salmonella outbreak?
thanksgiving meal leftovers
September 10, 2024
Avoid food safety issues and food borne illness by safely storing Thanksgiving meal leftovers.
Raw whole chickens in a metal bowl
September 10, 2024
Salmonella and other pathogens may still be a threat even though chemicals used on chickens mask their presence.
Fresh red raspberries in cardboard containers at a farmer's market or produce stand
September 10, 2024
The norovirus—the biggest cause of foodborne illnesses in the world—appears to be transmitted through the spraying of agricultural pesticides on…
Kitchen utensils hanging on colorful diamond-patterned tile backsplash
September 10, 2024
A study uncovered nine germ-filled spots in kitchens, and they're probably not where you think.
Fresh mixed salad greens with red lettuce in a white bowl
September 10, 2024
One in 5 foodborne illnesses in the U.S. can be linked to a leafy green vegetable—more than any other food…
Raw pork chops on a wooden cutting board
September 10, 2024
A new report finds measures to reduce outbreaks of serious foodborne illnesses in the U.S. are not meeting the nation's…
Four food safety steps: wash hands, separate raw meats, cook thoroughly, and chill properly
September 10, 2024
Forming a sort-of "food safety alliance," the USDA, Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and…