The middle part of a food chain is made up of small and medium businesses that move products from farmers to stores. In China, this “hidden middle” often hides safety problems and lets food waste grow. Researchers looked at data from 247 regions in China, covering the years 2015 to 2022. They focus
A safety notice has been released for frozen, ready‑to‑eat turkey pastries that were mislabeled. The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service says the items, shipped to Costco stores in the Midwest, were sold as turkey‑pesto‑cheese pockets but actually contain ham and che
Whole cooked ham is a staple in many diets, but the nitrite used to preserve it raises health worries. A new study looked at how cutting nitrite from 150 ppm to 80 ppm affects safety, texture, and flavor over time. The researchers checked the meat every 15 days for bacteria like total viable coun
The city’s food safety team recently inspected a range of restaurants and other venues, uncovering serious hygiene problems that led to closures for four establishments. The inspectors used a color‑coded system: green means safe, yellow signals problems that must be fixed, and red indicates major vi
A sudden recall has hit a popular frozen dish. Trader Joe’s is pulling its chicken fried rice from stores nationwide. The problem? Small glass pieces might be hidden inside the rice. Four shoppers spotted shards in their bags. No one was hurt, but the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says
Keeping food safe is not just about what you eat, but also how you store it. Fridges are crucial in this process. They slow down the growth of harmful bacteria. However, not all fridges are created equal. Some have simple dials, while others have digital controls. The FDA recommends keeping your fri
A North Syracuse eatery has once again fallen short of health standards after a recent inspection. The Onondaga County Health Department found several serious violations, many of which had been reported in earlier checks. The restaurant’s repeated shortcomings suggest a pattern that raises concerns
Mondelēz Global LLC has decided to pull certain Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookie snacks from stores because they might cause choking. The problem comes from a mistake while mixing the dough that left small pieces of corn starch in the cookies. Those lumps can be dangerous, especially for kids and old
A significant amount of pre-cooked chicken has been pulled from shelves in seven states due to potential contamination. The U. S. Department of Agriculture flagged this issue, highlighting the importance of food safety. The recalled chicken weighs around 13, 720 pounds and was packaged in 10-pound
Fish has always been a staple in many diets, but how it's preserved and prepared is changing. People are now using methods like dry-aging and dry-curing to make fish last longer and taste better. These techniques are not new, but they are gaining popularity. Dry-aging and dry-curing involve placing
