Food Safety
Debunking the Mayo Myth
Is it true that mayonnaise is a major source of foodborne illness?
No. This notion continues to circulate, even on some reputable websites. Granted, summertime picnic spreads that include heaping...
Sugar Substitutes: Not So Sweet for Weight Loss
Long marketed as substances that don’t promote tooth decay (“9 out of 10 dentists recommend…”) or as safe alternatives to high-glycemic sweeteners for people with diabetes, sugar substitutes (also...
Chocolate, We Have a (Cadmium) Problem
There has been so much conflicting information about the health attributes of chocolate over the years that it’s understandable if you’ve begun to tune out the latest headlines. Mostly,...
Whatever Happened to Acrylamide?
If you’re a coffee drinker, you may remember acrylamide as the substance that almost ruined your favorite beverage for you back in 2018. That was the year a judge...
A Fly Landed On My Food!
Can I get sick from food that a fly lands on?
Studies have shown that houseflies and blowflies, also known as common green bottle flies, may be carriers of more...
