Tag: food safety

Lifestyle Changes That Reduce Plastic Use May Cut Exposure to Harmful Chemicals

Plastics have become a common part of everyday life—from food packaging and kitchen containers to personal care products. Many...

Thinking of Baby Chicks as Easter Gifts? Health Experts Warn Against It

Cute Easter chicks may carry hidden dangers. Experts warn that handling live poultry can expose children to Salmonella infections.

On the Heel on Infant’s Death Due to Listeria Infection, FDA Will Test Infant Formula After Botulism Outbreak Sickens Dozens of Babies

The FDA is testing infant formula and key dairy ingredients after a botulism outbreak hospitalized at least 51 babies, renewing concerns over food safety, oversight, and the risks facing infants and pregnant individuals.

A Fun Way to Learn: NMSU Unveils ‘Market Set Go!’

The New Mexico State University (NMSU) Cooperative Extension Service has released “Market Set Go!,” an educational game that teaches food safety in a fun way.

NM Health Officials Warn Versus Raw Dairy After Newborn Dies of Listeria

New Mexico health officials are urging residents to avoid raw dairy products after a newborn died from a Listeria infection believed to be linked to unpasteurized milk consumed during pregnancy.