Food Safety

7 articles

Scientist carefully inspecting a piece of fruit under advanced food irradiation technology in a modern laboratory setting.
Food & Drink

What Is Food Irradiation and Its Impact on Food Safety?

Treatment of foods with irradiation is an effective means to prevent food-borne diseases, according to PMC .

Camila Roque·July 17, 2026
A variety of essential kitchen tools on a counter, including dark recycled plastic utensils alongside safer wooden and stainless steel options.
Food & Drink

Essential Kitchen Tools for Home Cooks

Recycled black plastic kitchenware, commonly found in utensils, harbors banned flame retardants and other toxic chemicals.

Camila Roque·July 4, 2026
Nestlé USA production line transitioning from artificial dyes to natural food colorings, showcasing a commitment to healthier products.
Food & Drink

Nestlé USA Completes Artificial Dye Removal in U.S. Portfolio

By June 15, 2026, Nestlé USA completed the removal of all artificial FD&C colors from its entire U.

Camila Roque·June 21, 2026
Microplastic particles swirling within food packaging made from recycled plastics, highlighting potential health risks.
Food & Drink

FAO Raises Food Safety Concerns Over Recycled Plastics

The chilling reality: microplastics and nanoplastics infiltrated 99.

Camila Roque·May 14, 2026
A chef examining a jar of vibrant, bubbling kimchi in a modern kitchen, emphasizing the blend of tradition and precision in fermentation.
Food & Drink

Fermentation: Flavor, Health, and Safety in Modern Cuisine

Over a century ago, scientist Élie Metchnikoff observed the remarkable longevity of Bulgarian peasants, linking it directly to their daily soured milk.

Camila Roque·May 12, 2026
An empty shelf in a supermarket aisle where infant formula should be, symbolizing the impact of a product recall on availability and consumer concern.
Lifestyle

US infant formula recall tied to contamination, but health risks prove minimal.

The 2026 infant formula recall, triggered by cereulide contamination concerns, delivered a direct hit to Nestlé's first quarter growth, according to Food Safety News .

Adrian Vale·May 3, 2026
A shadowy hand reaching towards a plate of food on a kitchen counter, symbolizing the criminalization of food and drink tampering.
Food & Drink

Chandler City Council criminalizes food and drink tampering

Chandler residents face up to six months in jail and $2,500 in fines for knowingly tampering with another person's food or drink, under a new ordinance taking effect May 24, 2026.

Camila Roque·April 24, 2026