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SF food
fromNew York City, NY Patch
2 days ago

Recalled Garlic Sold In NY Could Cause Fatal Foodborne Illness: What To Know

New Yorkers are advised to avoid certain peeled garlic products due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.
Cooking
fromMail Online
1 week ago

How long can you keep leftovers? Surprising foods that are high risk

Certain leftovers like pizza, risotto, and fried rice pose a high risk of food poisoning if not stored properly.
SF food
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Chicken nuggets from Walmart could have dangerous amounts of lead: USDA health alert

Frozen dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold at Walmart may contain unsafe lead levels, posing health risks, especially to children and pregnant women.
SF food
fromNew York City, NY Patch
2 days ago

Recalled Garlic Sold In NY Could Cause Fatal Foodborne Illness: What To Know

New Yorkers are advised to avoid certain peeled garlic products due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.
Cooking
fromMail Online
1 week ago

How long can you keep leftovers? Surprising foods that are high risk

Certain leftovers like pizza, risotto, and fried rice pose a high risk of food poisoning if not stored properly.
SF food
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Chicken nuggets from Walmart could have dangerous amounts of lead: USDA health alert

Frozen dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold at Walmart may contain unsafe lead levels, posing health risks, especially to children and pregnant women.
Everyday cooking
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

One of Food Safety's Most Important Rules Doesn't Make Any Sense. Here's What to Do Instead.

Frozen food retains nutrients well, but thawing methods can be misleading and ineffective.
Upper West Side
fromGothamist
1 day ago

NY is relaxing restrictions on eating Hudson River fish - but maybe go easy for now

Fish consumption advisories for the lower Hudson River have been updated, allowing limited consumption for sensitive groups, but caution remains essential.
#seafood
Dining
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

These Are the Best Seafood Restaurants in the U.S., According to Yelp

Yelp's ultimate seafood guide features top seafood spots across all U.S. states, highlighting unique regional specialties.
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

The seafood industry bets Americans will eat more fish if it looks more like meat

The seafood industry is transforming fish products to resemble popular meat dishes to appeal to American consumers.
#costco
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

Costco's April 2026 Products: Best Items To Buy This Month - Tasting Table

Costco has introduced new kitchen and grocery items for April 2026, including fresh baked goods and dinnerware.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago
Food & drink

This Is The Worst Part Of The New Costco Rotisserie Chicken Lawsuit, According To Some Shoppers - Tasting Table

Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

Costco's April 2026 Products: Best Items To Buy This Month - Tasting Table

Costco has introduced new kitchen and grocery items for April 2026, including fresh baked goods and dinnerware.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago
Food & drink

This Is The Worst Part Of The New Costco Rotisserie Chicken Lawsuit, According To Some Shoppers - Tasting Table

#product-recall
Portland food
fromPortland Monthly
4 days ago

Oregon's 2026 James Beard Finalists Are Here

The James Beard Foundation announced its 2026 restaurant, chef, and bartender finalists, with notable omissions from Oregon's semifinalists.
Public health
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Health warning issued for thousands as toxins flood multiple US states

Over half a million Americans are advised to stay indoors due to hazardous air quality caused by toxic fine particulate matter.
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Soy what? 40,000lbs of spilled tofu leads to unforgettable' odor in Missouri town

A truck accident in Missouri spilled 40,000lbs of tofu, creating an unforgettable smell and prompting extensive cleanup efforts.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

11 Smoked Salmon Brands, Ranked - Tasting Table

Smoked salmon quality varies significantly, impacting flavor and texture, necessitating careful selection for optimal enjoyment.
SF food
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Recalled garlic sold in 3 states could cause fatal food poisoning. Check your fridge and avoid these products

Certain garlic products are recalled due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.
Dining
fromcooking.nytimes.com
3 days ago

A Salmon and Potato Recipe That Only Feels Fancy

Winter is over, and spring brings fresh ingredients like asparagus, wild salmon, and strawberries for delightful meals.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

New CA mandate requires Corn tortillas to contain Folic Acid, more states considering same rule

"It's such a small effort for such a tremendous impact," said Lopez, 44, who lives in Bakersfield and is now a lawyer with two young daughters. "There is very little that I wouldn't do to spare anybody this heartache."
Public health
SF food
fromFast Company
1 day ago

One of the most infamous seafood promotions in history could be making a comeback. But there's a catch

Red Lobster is considering bringing back the endless shrimp promotion as a limited-time offering after its previous financial impact.
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Amid E. coli outbreak, California-based Raw Farm owner pushes back against a weakened FDA

An E. coli outbreak linked to Raw Farm's unpasteurized cheese has infected nine people, prompting FDA warnings but no formal recall.
Portland food
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Open & Shut: The Latest in Portland Restaurant News, March 1-17

The food and drink industry experiences significant volatility with numerous restaurant openings and closings, including new establishments like tapas bar Vya and food cart Bun Bandits alongside closures of neighborhood and fine dining venues.
fromKqed
1 week ago

New Bill Would Force Protein Powders to Disclose Toxic Metals | KQED

"So, hedge your bets," wrote Gardner in an email to KQED. "Eat foods, not protein supplements. What have you got to lose - and what do you have to gain?"
Public health
fromEater Portland
3 weeks ago

9 Notable Restaurant and Bar Closures in Portland, March 2026

A piece of República will always live in each of you. The doors may close tonight - but what you built here will never disappear. Owner Angel Medina and co-owner Olivia Bartruff expressed gratitude to staff following the Pearl District restaurant's final service on March 8, acknowledging the lasting impact of the team's contributions to the celebrated Mexico-forward dining concept.
Portland
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Throw away these Walmart dino-shaped chicken nuggets. They may contain lead

Walmart's dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets may contain lead levels up to five times higher than FDA's reference level for children.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold at Walmart could contain lead, USDA says

The USDA has issued a health alert for dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold at Walmart, as certain packages may contain lead. Lead is especially harmful to pregnant women, infants and young children.
SF food
SF food
fromFast Company
3 days ago

I ate lab-grown salmon. It was nothing like I expected

Lab-grown fish offers a sustainable alternative to traditional fishing, addressing concerns about animal harm and environmental impact.
East Bay food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The 16 Absolute Best Spots For Seafood In And Around Seattle - Tasting Table

Seattle's seafood restaurants offer diverse dining experiences from casual fish and chips to fine dining, featuring fresh local catches like oysters, Dungeness crab, salmon, geoduck, and cod with distinctive mineral and clean flavor profiles.
SF food
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 days ago

"Forever chemicals" and pesticides are on produce. Can you wash them off?

Blueberries and other produce often contain pesticide residues, with potential health risks from long-term exposure to these chemicals.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Refrigerated Meal Brand From Costco To Avoid In Every Variety, According To Customers - Tasting Table

I am begging Kevin to stay away from Asian cuisine. I actively avoid Kevin. Several users on that thread speculated about why Costco would stock these items when they give off such a bad impression, with one user questioning the popularity of both Kevin's and another brand called Amylu.
Food & drink
fromTruthout
5 days ago

The EPA Is Routinely Failing to Require Warnings on Cancer-Linked Pesticides

The EPA has put cancer warnings on only 1.4% of pesticide labels for products that contain an active ingredient that the agency itself has designated 'probable' or 'likely' to cause cancer.
SF food
SF food
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

The Target Brand Tuna You Should Always Avoid Buying - Tasting Table

Good & Gather Wild Caught Yellowfin Tuna from Target is recommended to skip due to quality and freshness issues.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

What Happened To The Costco Seafood Roadshow? - Tasting Table

Costco's seafood roadshow, a popular limited-time event featuring expanded fresh seafood selections, was discontinued during COVID and is unlikely to return due to significant labor demands.
SF food
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

Just Because Canned Whole Chicken Exists Doesn't Mean It's Worth Buying - Tasting Table

Canned foods can be healthy and nutrient-dense, but some options like whole canned chicken may not be ideal.
Dining
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Shellfish Red Flag We Just Can't Ignore At Seafood Restaurants - Tasting Table

Raw shellfish must be kept on ice at all times in restaurants, as bacteria grows rapidly above 40°F, making proper temperature control essential for food safety.
Public health
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Food Safety Changes You Can Expect In 2026 - Tasting Table

The FDA plans significant food safety reforms in 2026, including stricter regulations on artificial colors, additives, and chemicals to align U.S. standards more closely with international practices.
SF food
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Food Safety in America Just Hit a New Low

Raw Farm refuses to recall cheddar linked to E. coli outbreak despite FDA warnings and multiple illnesses.
SF food
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

This State Has The Most Food Recalls In The US - Tasting Table

Food recalls have increased significantly, with California being the most affected state due to its large agricultural output.
Public health
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

What Did AI and Beer Have to Do With a Salmonella Outbreak?

A salmonella outbreak at an Illinois county fair was traced to contaminated ice in a beer cooler, with the CDC report noting ice as an overlooked transmission vector identified through ChatGPT consultation.
Environment
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

You Might Want To Think Twice Before Ordering Eel At A Seafood Restaurant Again - Tasting Table

Eel consumption contributes to severe overfishing and environmentally harmful aquaculture, making eel a poor sustainable seafood choice.
#food-safety-recall
SF food
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Costco Just Recalled Its Popular Meatloaf Kit In These 26 States For Salmonella Risk - Tasting Table

Costco recalled Kirkland Signature Meatloaf with Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes due to potential salmonella contamination from supplier Griffith Foods, Inc.
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Trader Joe's and Ralphs recall some frozen foods amid glass contamination concerns

Trader Joe's and Ralphs recalled multiple frozen fried rice and shu mai products due to potential glass contamination traced to carrots used as a vegetable ingredient.
SF food
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Kroger joins Trader Joe's in recall of rice products: Growing fears of glass fragments spark dramatic expansion

Ajinomoto Foods North America expanded a recall to 33 million pounds of frozen food products after glass fragments were found in items, with contaminated carrots identified as the source.
SF food
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Costco Just Recalled Its Popular Meatloaf Kit In These 26 States For Salmonella Risk - Tasting Table

Costco recalled Kirkland Signature Meatloaf with Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes due to potential salmonella contamination from supplier Griffith Foods, Inc.
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Trader Joe's and Ralphs recall some frozen foods amid glass contamination concerns

Trader Joe's and Ralphs recalled multiple frozen fried rice and shu mai products due to potential glass contamination traced to carrots used as a vegetable ingredient.
SF food
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Kroger joins Trader Joe's in recall of rice products: Growing fears of glass fragments spark dramatic expansion

Ajinomoto Foods North America expanded a recall to 33 million pounds of frozen food products after glass fragments were found in items, with contaminated carrots identified as the source.
#food-recall
SF food
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Salmonella fears spark Costco recall of meatloaf meal kits. Are any other food products impacted?

Costco is recalling Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze meal kits due to potential Salmonella contamination in an ingredient supplied by Griffith Foods Inc.
SF food
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 U.S. states over possible norovirus contamination

Federal officials recalled clams and oysters from nine states due to norovirus contamination risk, with products harvested in February and March appearing normal despite potential illness.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago
Public health

Possible Glass Contamination Forces Recall Of Popular Trader Joe's Frozen Fried Rice Product - Tasting Table

SF food
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Salmonella fears spark Costco recall of meatloaf meal kits. Are any other food products impacted?

Costco is recalling Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze meal kits due to potential Salmonella contamination in an ingredient supplied by Griffith Foods Inc.
SF food
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 U.S. states over possible norovirus contamination

Federal officials recalled clams and oysters from nine states due to norovirus contamination risk, with products harvested in February and March appearing normal despite potential illness.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago
Public health

Possible Glass Contamination Forces Recall Of Popular Trader Joe's Frozen Fried Rice Product - Tasting Table

Public health
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The FDA Has Issued The Highest-Level Recall For Frozen Blueberries In 4 States - Tasting Table

The FDA upgraded a frozen blueberry recall to Class I status due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination affecting 55,689 pounds across multiple states, posing serious health risks including potential death.
SF food
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

8 Seafood Chains With The Worst Quality Fish, According To Reviews - Tasting Table

Chain restaurants serve low-quality seafood that falls below acceptable standards, with Long John Silver's exemplifying poor fish preparation through excessive battering and unappetizing presentation.
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Shellfish sold to California restaurants recalled for possible norovirus contamination

Raw oysters and clams harvested from Drayton Harbor, Washington were recalled due to norovirus contamination, affecting nine states across restaurants and retailers.
SF food
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Are There Preservatives Hiding In Costco's Rotisserie Chicken? - Tasting Table

Costco's rotisserie chicken contains preservatives including sodium phosphate and carrageenan despite previous packaging claims of being preservative-free, leading to a 2026 class-action lawsuit.
SF food
fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

The Unexpected Grocery Chain That's One Of The Top Sushi Sellers In The US - Tasting Table

Kroger is the nation's top sushi seller, moving over 40 million pieces annually by combining convenience, quality, and integration with regular grocery shopping.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Keep An Eye Out For This Seafood-Label Red Flag At The Grocery Store - Tasting Table

Check seafood for off smell or color, suspicious price, unsanitary displays, additives like phosphates, mislabeling, and proper certifications to avoid poor-quality or fraudulent seafood.
Food & drink
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Recalled canned tuna mistakenly shipped to nine states, including California

Genova yellowfin tuna cans recalled for potential botulism contamination were mistakenly shipped to stores in nine states; consumers should discard them.
#salmonella
Public health
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Exact Steps To Take If Your Cookware Gets Recalled - Tasting Table

Identify recalled cookware immediately, stop using and return it per FDA instructions, and seek medical advice if exposure to toxins like lead is possible.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Where To Get The Best Oysters In Seattle - Tasting Table

Eating local Seattle oysters offers a uniquely mineral, marine-connected taste and supports coastal ecosystems, history, and cultural identity.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

7 Milk Recalls That Rocked The US - Tasting Table

Milk and dairy products remain vulnerable to contamination and spoilage, requiring vigilant surveillance, testing, pasteurization enforcement, and rapid recalls to protect public health.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

When Buying Seafood, It's A Major Red Flag If You Can't Find These Certifications On The Packaging - Tasting Table

Consumers must be aware that seafood fraud, in which vendors label cheaper fish as products of higher quality and price, is common practice. According to Oceana, fish is mislabeled 25 to 70% of the time, especially when it comes to prized fish like wild salmon and Atlantic cod. Those of us who care about the environment are also concerned with traceability,
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

These 3 Foods Are Most Commonly Linked To E. Coli - Tasting Table

E. coli - you don't want it. You really, really don't. Properly known as Escherichia coli, E. coli are bacteria found in the intestines of humans and animals. While many of them are harmless, some kinds can cause severe gastrointestinal illness, with the most dangerous pathogenic types - such as Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) - potentially leading to kidney failure and death, particularly among vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems.
Public health
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Companies can now claim 'no artificial colors' if they add plant-based color to food

FDA permits "no artificial colors" claims for products free of petroleum-based dyes even if they contain naturally derived color additives.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why It's A Major Red Flag If A Seafood Restaurant Doesn't Have Seasonal Offerings - Tasting Table

Seasonal seafood ensures better freshness, sustainability, and value; lack of seasonal offerings at restaurants is a major red flag.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

This Subtle Food Packaging Red Flag Is Easy To Overlook - Tasting Table

Many food marketing terms are vague, unregulated, and can mislead consumers; trust ingredient and nutrition panels over comparative or subjective marketing claims.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Why Those Jumbo-Sized Vegetables In The Grocery Store Should Ring Alarm Bells - Tasting Table

Oversized supermarket vegetables often grow quickly, become watery, and lose flavor; choosing average-sized produce yields better taste and tenderness.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Why Pizza In Washington State Costs More Than Anywhere Else In The US - Tasting Table

There's a whole universe of unique pizza toppings to choose from and, depending on what state or city you're in, your pizza could be round, square, or rectangular. Even the pizza base has moved on from flour-yeast-water to using more exotic ingredients like millets and cauliflower. Point being: the insatiable appetite for pizzas lies in its versatility - but that still doesn't explain why a slice of pizza costs so much in the state of Washington.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

A California Law Will Change How You See Menus Beginning July 2026 - Tasting Table

The law was part of a state senate bill that called for the amendment of the California Retail Food Code. The bill was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in October 2025 and it comes into effect this July. That means from this summer forward, Californians can expect to see milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, sesame, and soybeans listed as an ingredient on major restaurant menus.
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