Food Safety

You may have seen viral social media posts on TikTok that claim, “seed oils are toxic,” or “seed oils are the root problem to your health issues,” but is it true?

There are more than 30 million cases of illness cause by food contamination annually in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Many of these cases are preventable with proper cooking, handling and storing practices. Learning proper food preparation practices and getting rid of unhealthy habits in the kitchen can prevent food poisoning and safety issues.

Does it matter if the fish on your plate was pulled fresh from a local lake or flown in from a fish farm?

From morning coffee to snacking on chocolate bars or grabbing an energy drink, caffeine is a big part of people’s daily diet in the United States.

From soy to almond milks, let’s look at the pros and cons of milk alternatives when it comes to your health and the environment.

Want a healthy start to your day but don’t have a lot of time? Check out these easy recipes for cooking eggs in a microwave for a protein-packed breakfast.

The last thing you want to do after leaning on a microwave for its convenience is spend a half hour or more cleaning up the mess you made inside of it.

Gracefully Greying health correspondent Lila Lazarus reviews the benefits and risks to cooking meat rare or well-done, while keeping safety in mind.

Pots and pans made with a non-stick coating are the standard option for most American households – but recent research has raised concerns about their safety.

Want to pit some juicy cherries or slice cherry tomatoes without the fuss? Check out these kitchen hack videos.

Labor Day is all about fun, family, friends and food. But how long can you safely keep all those dips and spreads sitting out?

Camping — on a trip or in the backyard — is fun. Keep energy-boosting foods and first-aid supplies on hand to be prepared for anything that may come your way.

Packing your kid’s lunch for school is a way to save money and keep lunch healthy. These safety tips will make sure the food stays good until lunchtime.

Don't let hot weather and poor storage ruin your next meal. Here's how to reduce the risk of food poisoning and stomach viruses.

Grills can get pretty dirty. Here's how to keep them clean all year long.

Every year in the U.S. foodborne illness causes approximately 48 million afflictions and 3,000 deaths. Proper food storage is key to avoid becoming a victim.

Proper food storage can reduce the risk of foodborne illness, eliminate food waste, and lower your grocery bill.

Knowing how to keep family and friends safe during barbecue and picnic season can prevent foodborne illness.

There are 48 million cases of foodborne illnesses in the U.S. every year. Here’s what to do if you get sick.

Nothing beats a picnic on a summer day–don’t let foodborne illnesses ruin the good time. Keep these high-risk foods in mind the next time you dine al fresco.

Preparing a healthy lunch is important, but, the water bottles, food containers, and lunchboxes used could leach harmful chemicals into your child’s food.

To make sure you are spreading Holiday cheer instead of germs this Christmas season, include food safety as the main ingredient in your food preparation.