food safety

A color drawing of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables

Health & Wellness September 1, 2026

A summer of recalls exposes holes in the nation’s food safety net

by Anna Claire Vollers, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 1, 2026 Jalapenos. Frozen berries. Beef. Alfalfa sprouts. A summer of food…

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Health & Wellness August 31, 2026

Trump and Kennedy’s Health Industry Deals Haven’t Been Enforced and Are at Risk of Vanishing

This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 28, 2026 In the thick of his competitive reelection race in Michigan, Republican Rep. Tom…

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Health & Wellness August 12, 2026

Cyclospora spreads through human waste – so how did it get on food?

by Joan Rose, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The nationwide cyclospora outbreak is very likely a result of sewage contamination in the…

Health & Wellness July 30, 2026

Should you wash your prewashed lettuce? An infectious disease expert explains how to eat your greens safely during the cyclospora outbreak

by Lisa Cuchara, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Salads – along with other fresh produce – are some of the healthiest foods you…

Food Safety, Health & Wellness July 15, 2026

Update: Georgia DPH now recommends washing pre-washed vegetables

Take Precautions When Handling Fresh Fruits and Vegetables The Georgia Department of Public Health distributed the following public health information alert about how consumers can avoid cyclosporiasis, a gast The…

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Government & Politics, National Government February 26, 2026

USDA to give up massive DC office building as shift of staff to states begins

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 25, 2026 The U.S. Department of Agriculture will transfer a large office building…

Health & Wellness December 10, 2025

Navigating Food Allergies During the Holiday Season: What Families Need to Know

Photo courtesy of Wellstar Health System Wellstar Health System submitted the following article about navigating food allergies for the holiday season: A food allergy occurs when the body’s immune system…

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Health & Wellness November 24, 2025

Don’t let food poisoning crash your Thanksgiving dinner

by Lisa Cuchara, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and feasting. However, amid the joy of gathering…

Health & Wellness October 29, 2025

Why you can salvage moldy cheese but never spoiled meat − a toxicologist advises on what to watch out for

by Brad Reisfeld, Colorado State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When you open the refrigerator and find a wedge of cheese flecked with green…

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Health & Wellness May 22, 2025

This News Might Ruin Your Appetite — And Summer

This article by David Hilzenrath first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. David Hilzenrath May 20, 2025 It’s a marvel of food technology: ice cream that resists melting….

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Crime & Public Safety September 15, 2026