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Should you panic about FDA inspections during the government shutdown? Not really, but avoid these foods anyway.

by Liz Gumbinner | Jan 14, 2019 | Tips + Tricks

We always try to keep you up to date with issues like food safety and major recalls, and right now, there are some issues with the FDA’s lack of funding due to the government shutdown that might impact what you choose to eat and what you want to avoid right now....

Do you really have to refrigerate butter? Well, maybe not…

by Caroline Siegrist | Aug 2, 2018 | Tips + Tricks

I’ve always refrigerated my butter. It’s what my parents did. It’s what my friends did. Which is why I was (pleasantly) surprised to hear recently that storing butter in the fridge might not be necessary. Could it be true? Are my dreams of silky...

Fridge cleanout! 6 things you need to get rid of ASAP.

by Anne Wolfe Postic | Aug 1, 2018 | Tips + Tricks

Is it time for a fridge cleanout? Probably! Obviously want to get rid of anything expired, slimy or shriveled, but wouldn’t you like to be able to see into your fridge so you know what’s there? Here’s some help. These are the things in the refrigerator you...

Why a new CDC report is leading an advocacy group to call chicken “America’s most dangerous food.” Yikes.

by Liz Gumbinner | Jul 31, 2018 | Columns

A new CDC report has lead the Consumer Federation of America to call chicken “America’s most dangerous food,” which may sound a bit alarmist, but a press release about the situation I received late yesterday had me seriously disturbed. I don’t...

A new AAP study warns about chemicals in children’s foods and food packaging. Here’s what you need to know.

by Liz Gumbinner | Jul 24, 2018 | Columns

This week, the American Association of Pediatrics issued a statement about food additives and child health that parents will definitely want to check out because it touches on a lot of the issues we’ve all expressed concern about — the use of food...