Spanish researchers have found in a study of 75 drink samples that nearly all contained plasticizers—chemical coatings that give plastics their bendy and soft form—and the more sugar that a beverage, the more plasticizer it had. Plasticizers are polymer materials added to plastics for desired flexibility and durability, with bisphenol A, also known as BPA,…
Study of Popular Drinks Found 95 Percent Contained Plasticizers
May 10, 2023
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FDA’s Budget Increase Meant to Better Protect Consumers, But US Buyers Must Still Beware
March 17, 2023
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On March 9, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its request for $7.2 billion as part of the president’s fiscal year 2024 budget—an increase of 10 percent from 2023’s approved budget. While the agency has more money to perform its duties—including substantial funds from industry—it still leaves a lot of work for average…
China’s Internet Trolls Target Chinese Blogger for Exposing Food Safety Concerns: Expert
A Chinese blogger took down his online videos on food safety issues due to alleged complaints from social media users. However, China experts believe that the authorities used internet trolls to target the influencer because his videos exposed corruption in the food industry. In June, Xing Jifei started an online video series called “Tech and Daring”…
Majority of Canadians Want to Keep ‘Best Before’ Date Labels on Food Packaging: Survey
Most Canadians oppose eliminating the “best before” dates on food packaging to reduce food waste, a recent survey shows. The survey, co-conducted by the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University and the Angus Reid Institute, found 30 percent of the 1,500 Canadians surveyed oppose removing the foods expiry date, while 32 percent say they strongly oppose…
Can You Refreeze Raw Chicken?
If you’ve ever thawed meat only to come home and crave food from your favorite pizza joint or fast-food restaurant instead, then you’ve likely contemplated whether to toss the meat in the trash, cook it to use for leftovers or refreeze it. But is it safe to eat chicken that’s been refrozen? We’re putting an end to the rumors that say…
Is It Safe to Eat Your Leftovers? Here’s How to Tell
From piling roasted vegetables into an omelet to using leftover potato chips as a breading for chicken, there are lots of ways to stretch your meals. However, knowing whether that slice of leftover pizza or tupperware of stir fry is still good can feel like a matter of chance. But if you use your sense of smell and…
Are You Supposed to Wash Raw Chicken?
You’re about to prepare a nice home-cooked meal using fresh cuts of raw chicken. And if you follow cooking tips you learned from grandma, you may be washing your raw chicken before turning it into a delicious grilled dish or simple weeknight dinner. But running water over a slab of raw poultry is just about the worst thing you can do…
The Best Way to Defrost Meat
The freezer is one of the best ways to make your food last longer, especially when it comes to meat. When the time comes to cook that meat, however, it’s important to know the safest and most effective way to defrost it. And there’s a good chance you’ve been doing it wrong. The best method for defrosting any…
Pacific Rim Shellfish Brand Oysters Recalled Due to Norovirus Risk
A recall has been issued for Pacific Rim Shellfish Corp. brand oysters due possible norovirus contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the oysters being recalled originated in British Columbia and have harvest dates of Mar. 9, 15, and 19. The CFIA says they were sold in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, and Ontario, and…
Canada Faces Some Trade Restrictions on Poultry Due to Bird Flu Found in Nova Scotia
Canada’s food safety watchdog says the discovery of avian influenza in a commercial poultry flock in Nova Scotia has resulted in international trade restrictions on some Canadian poultry products. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the outbreak of high pathogenic H5N1 was reported last week to the World Organization for Animal Health. The agency says…
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