Holiday meals likely will look and feel different for families unable to gather this year. To keep family members outside of your immediate household safe — especially if they are considered to be ...

It was once simple to determine where a meal was made. If it wasn’t at home, it was likely in a restaurant kitchen, where a framed operating permit, courtesy of the health inspector, was fixed to a ...

As the new school year approaches, parents are not only busy purchasing school supplies but also focusing on packing safe and nutritious lunches for their children. Ensuring that homemade lunches are ...

For example, how long was it in the delivery vehicle after leaving the store? Did the delivery sit out beside your front door for a while before you had a chance to put the items away? While many of ...

Governments have an important role to play in food safety to ensure it gets the attention and investment it deserves, according to a senior food standards officer with the Codex Alimentarius ...

How many times can food be defrosted and frozen again? Can leftovers go from the fridge to the freezer? We asked experts to answer your questions about freezer food safety. Freezers kept at 0°F can ...

Foods with freezer burn may appear covered in ice crystals, discolored in spots, or shriveled. But though they may have changes in taste and texture, they’re usually safe to eat. You’ve most likely ...