Food Science News

Behind Grant Chapel A.M.E. Church in north Wichita, a garden is growing. In a plot of land that used to be a volleyball court, green beans, tomatoes, peas and cucumbers are getting bigger in the church's Community Victory Garden.

Georgia found itself in exotic company recently when federal officials evaluated readiness for public health emergencies.

Nearly every two hours a U.S. resident dies from a food-related illness. Every year, nearly one in three Americans - including some 3.3 million Michigan residents, my daughter among them - becomes seriously ill from food they thought was safe to eat, and some 325,000 wind up in the hospital.

WASHINGTON - One of the biggest disputes in Congress over food safety has nothing to do with recent outbreaks tied to tainted peanut butter or cookie dough.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health wants to get the word out about the importance of preventing food-borne diseases while enjoying picnics or grilling food outdoors.

Summer is the season for sizzling - steaks, chicken, ribs, veggie kabobs and much more.

The Fourth of July weekend will find many people celebrating with tasty food from the grill.

Keep the deviled eggs cold and the barbecue chicken hot. That's the advice from the Kentucky Department for Public Health to anyone who's attending a July 4th cookout this weekend.

Friday, July 03, 2009 at 6:11 p.m. TheA 4th of July means fun, fireworks, and of course.... food! TheA USDA has released food safety guidelines to make sure you enjoy a happy, yet safe, holiday.

The latest salvo against the nation's agricultural-industrial complex is on the big screen.

ST. LOUIS, June 29, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monsanto Company announced today that experts at the European Food Safety Authority issued a favorable scientific opinion on Monsanto's Roundup Ready 2 corn product for cultivation and reconfirmed the safety of its YieldGard insect-protected corn trait.

Berries are in season and in their prime. However, before enjoying the wholesome summer snack, or any fresh produce this summer, be sure to follow good food safety to reduce the presence of harmful bacteria that could cause foodborne illness, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln food safety specialist said.

Published: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 6:36 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 6:36 p.m. MINNEAPOLIS No one really wants to meet Bill Marler, a food safety lawyer from Seattle, because those who do are likely A) critically sickened by contaminated food and in need of legal help, or B) responsible for selling the food.

HORSHAM District Community Partnership Team and the District's Senior Persons' Council have joined forces during Food Safety Week to promote the need for correct storage and food handling at home.

Buffalo SAV, Inc., a Buffalo, N.Y., establishment, is recalling approximately 208,768 pounds of frozen meat and poultry products because they contain an unapproved ingredient, Amaranth Red #2, that is declared on the label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

Giant food stores and Martin's food markets issues voluntary recall of giant brand instant nonfat dried milk.

A Mississippi company has recalled prepackaged meals containing instant nonfat dried milk made by Plainview Milk Products Cooperative.

Roundy's Supermarkets Inc. is recalling some of its beef because of possible E. coli contamination.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services wants all Kentuckians to observe a happy and safe Independence Day by following a few simple food preparation and handling guidelines during outdoor cookouts, picnics and barbecues.

Yesterday afternoon, the FDA announced that E. coli 0157:H7 contamination has been confirmed in Nestle Toll House cookie dough.