food-safety

Avocado listeria is an enduring food-safety topic because avocados are widely consumed, often ready to eat, and linked to occasional recalls. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteri...

Recalled tater tots can raise immediate concerns for parents, caregivers, and anyone who buys frozen potato products. This evergreen guide explains why recalls happen, which saf...

The Wegmans chocolate recall was initiated after routine quality checks and customer reports indicated potential product safety issues. The recall was launched to remove specifi...

The FDA regulates blueberries as a low-moisture, ready-to-eat agricultural commodity, focusing on pesticide residues, food additives, and sanitary practices. The agency sets tol...

The illness most often linked to deli meats is listeriosis, a serious infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes . Unlike many bacteria, Listeria can grow at refrigerator temper...

Reports of severe illness or death following fried rice are rare, but they are most often linked to improper rice handling rather than the dish itself. The concern centers on Ba...

In 2025, a notable liquid egg recall affected multiple brands across several U.S. states due to possible contamination with Salmonella, a bacterium that can cause serious foodbo...

Wild and farmed salmon can carry parasites, but the risk to humans is very low when fish is sourced from regulated suppliers and cooked to proper temperatures. Common parasites...

Food poisoning from deli meat is a common but preventable illness caused by bacteria such as Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus aureus that can grow in slice...

A recall of cut melon is typically initiated when tests or illnesses indicate contamination that could affect public health. Common triggers include detection of pathogens such...