May 18, 2012: Health Tip: Keep Cloth Grocery Totes Clean
Wash them frequently to kill germs

May 17, 2012: Health Tip: Avoid Cross-Contaminating Food
Store and handle different edibles separately

May 16, 2012: Health Tip: When Should I Wash My Hands?
When preparing food and at other times

April 13, 2012: 'Red Tide' Likely in New England This Season, Experts Warn
Severe bloom would close shellfish beds

April 13, 2012: Health Tip: Have a Safe Picnic
Make sure grilled foods are cooked properly

April 11, 2012: FDA Seeks to Limit Antibiotics in Animal Feed
Practice blamed by some for increase in drug-resistant germs in people

April 05, 2012: U.S. Poultry Still Fed Banned Antibiotics: Report
Fluoroquinolones found in 8 of 12 byproduct samples tested, researchers say

April 04, 2012: Better Safeguards Needed for Imported Food, Drugs: Report
U.S. needs to bolster safety systems in developing countries, prevent fraud, Institute of Medicine says

April 03, 2012: BBQ Danger: Wires From Grill Cleaners Swallowed in Food
Patients suffer from throat, stomach injuries

March 14, 2012: Recent Rise Seen in Foodborne Diseases From Imports: CDC
Fish, peppers caused 22 of 39 imported food-linked outbreaks between 2005-2010, review shows

March 01, 2012: Toxins Afloat in Shark Fin Soup?
Neurotoxins linked to brain diseases identified in fin samples, study says

February 16, 2012: Arsenic Might Be Found in Some Organic Foods: Study
Problem may stem from rice-based sweetener in many of these products, researchers suggest

February 15, 2012: E. Coli in Chicken Linked to Urinary Tract Infections
Study found genetic fingerprints of poultry bacteria matched those found in patients

December 17, 2011: Pediatricians Offer Tips to Avoid Holiday Hazards
Check this list from the American Academy of Pediatrics twice to make sure holiday is nice

December 09, 2011: Recent E. Coli Outbreak Traced to Lettuce From One Farm: CDC
Romaine lettuce likely source of bacteria that sickened 60 people, investigation reveals

December 09, 2011: Health Tip: Don't Let Holiday Turkey Make You Sick
Follow these food safety guidelines

December 01, 2011: Experts Urge Posting Meat, Poultry Inspection Data on Web
Online information could help consumers make better choices, National Research Council says

November 25, 2011: Health Tip: Pack Your Holiday Leftovers Carefully
And avoid foodborne illness

November 03, 2011: Death Toll From Listeria Outbreak Hits 29
Another 139 people sickened in 28 states, CDC reports

October 26, 2011: Death Toll From Listeria Outbreak Hits 28
Another 133 people sickened in 26 states, CDC reports

October 19, 2011: FDA: Dirty Conditions Likely to Blame for Listeria Outbreak at Cantaloupe Farm
Toll now stands at 25 people dead, 123 sickened in 26 states

October 12, 2011: Death Toll From Cantaloupe-Linked Listeria Outbreak Now Stands at 23
More fatalities may come since illness from the bacteria can take weeks to emerge, CDC says

October 07, 2011: 21 Deaths From Cantaloupe-Linked Listeria Outbreak: CDC
More fatalities may come since illness from the bacteria can take weeks to emerge, experts say

October 05, 2011: 18 Deaths From Cantaloupe-Linked Listeria Outbreak: CDC
More fatalities may come since illness from the bacteria can take weeks to emerge, experts say

September 28, 2011: Listeria Outbreak Is Deadliest in More Than a Decade
Illnesses linked to tainted cantaloupes have already claimed 13 lives, CDC reports

August 19, 2011: Children With Food Allergies Often Face Skepticism
Study found that even family and friends can be less than supportive

August 17, 2011: Lessons From Tainted Peanut Butter Outbreak Apply Today
Researchers attack ground-turkey Salmonella outbreak with new tools gleaned from reflection

August 15, 2011: Radiation From Japan Reached California Coast in Just Days
Level apparently harmless, but study provides insight into pollution's travel

August 08, 2011: Are Kids Brown-Bagging Bacteria?
Study finds many youngsters' lunches kept at unsafe temperatures

August 02, 2011: Health Tip: Thaw Poultry Safely
To prevent food-borne illness

July 05, 2011: Health Tip: Should You Eat Raw Fish?
General guidelines from the FDA

July 01, 2011: Health Tip: Practice Safe Grilling
To protect against food-borne illness

June 02, 2011: Deadly <i>E. Coli</i> Strain in Europe Should Serve as Warning, Experts Say
Though unlikely to spread to U.S. shores, dangerous strains of bacteria becoming more common

May 11, 2011: Scientists Find MRSA Germ in Supermarket Meats
Contamination with antibiotic-resistant bacteria probably from humans handling meat

April 28, 2011: Report Ranks Top Sources of Illness Related to Foods
Salmonella is leading contaminant, researchers say

April 06, 2011: Toll of Deepwater Oil Spill on Human Health Still Unknown
Review notes late start on national study means data on initial exposure missing

January 02, 2011: U.S. Health Care Reform Tops Health News for 2010
Food safety reform and the flu epidemic that fizzled also made headlines this year

December 09, 2010: Health Tip: Listeriosis Prevention if You're Pregnant
The infection is dangerous for mother and fetus

September 22, 2010: Consumer Activists Want Modified Salmon to Be Labeled
The animals grow twice as fast due to genetic engineering; FDA decision on approval isn't expected for months

September 21, 2010: FDA Advisers Consider Approval of Genetically Modified Salmon
The animals grow twice as fast due to genetic engineering, but critics fear risks to health and the environment

September 20, 2010: FDA Advisers Weigh Approval of Genetically Modified Salmon
The animals grow twice as fast due to genetic engineering, but critics fear risks to health and the environment

September 10, 2010: New On the Menu: Genetically Modified Salmon?
FDA may approve fish that grow twice as fast due to genetic engineering

September 03, 2010: Former Egg Farm Employees Say Their Complaints Were Ignored: Report
U.S. Agriculture Department spokesman said inspectors don't recall anyone raising concerns

August 30, 2010: FDA Finds Rodents, Manure Piles at Farms in Egg Recall
Agency official cites 'failure to manage waste' at sources of salmonella outbreak

August 25, 2010: Are The Eggs in Your Fridge Safe to Eat?
Experts tell you what you need to know in the wake of a massive recall

July 12, 2010: Salsa, Guacamole Rising Source of Foodborne Illness: CDC
Nearly 1 in 25 restaurant-linked outbreaks over recent decade tied to these popular items, experts say

July 08, 2010: Health Tip: Help Prevent Choking While Eating
Things you can do to protect your child

May 20, 2010: Some Spices Cut Cancer Risk That Comes With Grilled Burgers
Study found rosemary, turmeric, fingerroot inhibited production of carcinogenic compounds

May 19, 2010: Wild Birds Shun Organic Food
British researchers suspect they prefer higher protein content of conventional seed

May 18, 2010: BPA in Cans Poses Health Threat, Report Claims
Chemical found in 92 percent of products tested, group calls for federal ban