Hand, foot and mouth disease is not just for children
Proper hand hygiene can reduce the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease.
Wildmans bring transparency to swine industry
Ohio swine farm moving toward more transparency, greater efficiency as a feeder-only operation.
Online orders can mean dicey delivery
Consumers have turned to food delivery as an alternative to eating out or shopping in a grocery store, but they should keep a food safety in mind.
How to avoid common problems growing vegetables in containers
There are common pitfalls gardeners encounter when using containers to grow vegetables. Learn more about common mistakes and try to avoid them this summer.
Some synthetic food flavoring additives banned
Last week the FDA announced that it was banning the use of seven synthetic food-flavoring additives that have been linked to the development of cancer.
Here’s the scoop on daily serving amounts
Keeping the five major food groups in check, plus limiting your intake of fats and oils, will help to keep you healthy.
How to make trick-or-treat safer and healthier
Planning ahead can make trick-or-treating more fun for your child and the rest of the neighborhood. Encourage healthy habits and food safety this Halloween.
What we’re reading: 10/14
This week we're reading about the history of a well-known Willy Wonka candy, the state of school lunches, a doctor who prescribes food before pills and more.
Food safety, not luck, needed to cook corned beef safely
Use good food safety practices to cook corned beef for St. Patrick's Day. It should be handled with care to avoid foodborne illnesses.
Safe ways to thaw and cook a frozen turkey
Learn how to correctly thaw a frozen turkey to minimize the growth of bacteria, which can cause foodborne illnesses.
