Food Safety

Debunking the Mayo Myth

July 24, 2023

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...

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Sugar Substitutes: Not So Sweet for Weight Loss

Here’s what a new WHO report says about these popular low- and no-calorie sweeteners

July 7, 2023

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...

April 7, 2023

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,...

September 9, 2022

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...

May 6, 2022

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...