Red lipstick has been a timeless staple in pop culture for as long as the beauty world can remember. But did you know the secret behind the pop of color is actually due to crushed-up insect extract? That’s right. Bugs are the secret to fiery red lips as well as other products such as cheek… Continue reading Bugs are in your food, and it’s FDA approved
Stocking up on chow for a potential emergency? Canned tuna and dried fruit will last for quite a while in your pantry, but if you really want foods that will last for the long haul, reach for one of these endurance champs. 1. WHITE RICE Researchers have found that white (or polished) rice will… Continue reading 10 Foods That Never (or Almost Never) Expire
In the US, food labels are required for most prepared foods. They are mandated to list several things such as calories and dietary fiber. The label must also include any vitamins or minerals added to enriched foods. Specific additives such as color additives must also be listed. Finally, the FDA requires labeling of ingredients that… Continue reading What Does That Food Label Mean?
When it comes to food allergies, avoidance is key. However, while it may be easy to avoid foods you know you are allergic to, oftentimes allergic reactions occur when we are unaware that a potential allergen exists. For example, a new study is demonstrating this to be true in the case of children who have… Continue reading Common allergens found in pet food
Do you find yourself throwing away uneaten groceries you forgot were hanging out in the back of your refrigerator? Or wondering if you can still eat that bacon that you accidently left on your counter overnight? Well, a new app from the USDA will now remind you when groceries are about to expire and will… Continue reading Can I eat that? New app helps answer
New research out of Washington State University shows that ultraviolet C light can help kill foodborne pathogens on certain fruits. The light, which cannot penetrate opaque, solid objects, destroys the nucleic acid and disrupts the DNA of microorganisms. It’s been used for years to sanitize food contact surfaces, as well as drinking water. Shyam Sablani,… Continue reading Research Shows UV Light Can Kill Foodborne Pathogens on Certain Fruits
Ice is food. It is in your drinks. It surrounds and cools foods. Some food service operators and their employees take that fact for granted. They don’t take proper precautionary measures to handle the product properly or the necessary preventive maintenance measures to ensure that the ice machine is clean, sanitary and operating safely. Listed… Continue reading Have you thought about your ice?
Popcorn pops because water is stored in a small circle of soft starch in each kernel. As the kernel is heated, the water heats, the droplet of moisture turns to steam and the steam builds up pressure until the kernel finally explodes to many times its original volume. Americans consume 17.3 billion quarts of… Continue reading Fun Food Facts
A bill recently introduced by Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) calls for a single, independent food safety agency. The Safe Food Act 2015 would combine the responsibilities of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under one roof within the Department of Health and Human Services. Read the bill… Continue reading FDA and USDA Under One Roof?
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