Items Tagged with 'Food safety'

Washington — In light of reports of avian flu in dairy cattle and “a small number of workers exposed to infected animals,” OSHA has issued a hazard alert.

Get cooking on kitchen safety by following these do’s and don’ts.

Thinking of visiting your local farmer’s market? Keep safety in mind.

Americans need to up their game on handwashing, using food thermometers and preventing cross-contamination in the kitchen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says.

We often think of dogs and cats as members of our families. For some pet owners, this means feeding them “people food” as a treat. After all, a little bit can’t hurt – can it?

If you’ve ever ordered or received a gift of meat, ice cream or other perishable food from an online company, it may have been shipped with dry ice.

Heading to the grocery store? MyPlate.gov has tips to help you get the most out of your money while making healthy choices.

Instant noodles are convenient and inexpensive – but a recent study shows they’re also a common source of burns among kids.

It’s a long-standing debate: Some folks insist butter belongs in the fridge. Others say keeping it on the counter is fine. So what’s the right answer?

When you’re baking cookies or making a cake, do you or your kids lick the bowl or spoon? If so, the Food and Drug Administration wants you to know that eating or handling raw dough or batter can lead to illness.