Infants are being exposed to PFAS chemicals in breast milk
A new study finds that currently used PFAS — thought to be less dangerous than "legacy" versions — are becoming increasingly common in our bodies
Melted ice cubes create a playground for food germs. Gelatin ice cubes could be safer
Researchers tested how "jelly ice cubes" compare for food safety
Bacillus bacteria can keep fruits and vegetables free of Listeria
Some bacteria make us sick, and others keep our food safe to eat
Misinformation is keeping invasive, destructive lionfish around
New study suggests better scientific dissemination could put lionfish on the menu and protect native habitats
A bacterium that causes food-borne illness grows flagella under stressful conditions
Escheria albertii, a cousin of E. coli, has been implicated in past food-borne illness outbreaks
40% of food in America ends up in the trash. Is nanopackaging the answer?
Consumer habits aren't enough to curb the impacts of food waste — packaging companies have the opportunity to make a big difference
Ancient Egyptians were drinking beer that looked just like modern brews
Researchers recently took a physical sample from the vats of Egypt’s oldest brewery establishment and analyzed the chemical components
Pocket-sized DNA sequencers could soon stop food-borne pathogen outbreaks as soon as they start
With new and improving technology, catching the annual romaine lettuce outbreak could get a lot easier
Sometimes they make food ferment, but used in the right way, these bacteria can also be a preservative
Lactic acid bacteria produce antibiotic-like compounds that kill off potentially harmful contaminants
You should wash your rice to reduce heavy metal contamination
Yes, washing rice involves sacrificing some of its nutritional value, but it also reduces the level of heavy metals present
You're eating, drinking, and breathing microplastics. Now what?
What are the health implications of eating 250 pieces of microplastic per day?
Is it safe to eat GMO foods?
Here's everything that science tells us
Refrigeration slows – but doesn't stop – food rot. Now scientists know why
Bacteria like E. coli have a system to recover from the cold
Why don't Americans care about chemicals?
We need chemicals for daily life, but seem to feel 'apocalypse fatigue' around their dangers
The next revolution in food is being held up by regulation
The FDA's slow processes are keeping safe, environmentally friendly products off the shelves