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Kraft Heinz says its new JELL-O Simply range removes FD&C colors and artificial sweeteners, with 25% less sugar in its ready-to-eat gelatin compared with the original sugar-based snacks.
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EFSA has reaffirmed the safety of sucralose in its current authorised uses, while calling for further scrutiny of prolonged high-temperature cooking and expanded bakery applications.
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Kraft Heinz says Ore-Ida is introducing its first new Tater Tot shapes in nearly two decades, with Dino and Star formats arriving in 2026.
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EFSA’s June 2026 assessment confirms a continuing dietary health concern from dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs, with practical implications for everyday food choices.
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The World Health Organization says unsafe food causes about 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths each year. Here is what the June update means for home cooks—and what it does not change.
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The WHO's updated global estimates make the case for disciplined everyday food handling, especially when cooking for young children.
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EFSA’s 2026 Safe2Eat campaign turns food-safety science into practical advice on labels, storage, handling and preparation for consumers across Europe.
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EFSA’s World Food Safety Day 2026 announcement puts everyday food handling at the centre of prevention, with practical checks for safer cooking, storage and preparation.
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The FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission has adopted revised guidance on Campylobacter and Salmonella in chicken meat, alongside updated Listeria hygiene guidance. Here is what the announcement means for everyday kitchens.
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A January 2026 EFSA assessment explains why raw or undercooked beans can leave lectins active—and gives home cooks a verified soak-and-boil method.
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EFSA and ECDC identify alfalfa sprouted seeds as the likely source of 109 Salmonella cases across Europe and the United Kingdom. Here is what home cooks should check before serving sprouts.
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The CDC’s November 2025 update explains why raw flour and eggs can be risky, and gives home bakers a simple routine for safer dough preparation.