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FAO highlights how risk-based border checks protect everyday food
A new FAO feature from Comoros shows how evidence-led import inspections can focus limited resources on the food shipments most likely to threaten public health.
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ANSES maps safer raw-milk cheese practices for home cooks
ANSES identifies practical measures for reducing food-poisoning risks linked to raw-milk cheeses, from production controls to refrigerator temperature and oven cooking.
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FSS Survey Finds One in Three People Still Eat Pink Burgers
New Food Standards Scotland research highlights risky kitchen habits, from undercooked burgers to unsafe thawing, as barbecue season continues.
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ANSES study finds acrylamide exposure remains too high despite lower food levels
France’s food safety agency reports lower average concentrations for several contaminants, but keeps the focus on high-temperature cooking, starchy foods and dietary variety.
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General Mills Maps Out Its Summer Food Lineup—From Breakfast to Backyard Snacks
General Mills has announced a broad summer food lineup spanning quick breakfasts, packable snacks, easy dinners and seasonal baking products, with availability varying by brand, market and retailer.
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FSA Student Kitchen Guide Sets Out Safer Shared-Fridge Habits
The UK Food Standards Agency’s student guidance turns shared-fridge problems into a practical food-safety routine for the new academic year.
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FAO Warns Afghanistan’s 2027 Wheat Harvest Needs Action Now
A new FAO appeal highlights how fertilizer costs could affect Afghanistan’s next wheat harvest—and offers a timely reminder to manage flour and dry goods sensibly at home.
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FSA Maps Rapid Food-Safety Tests—and Their Limits
New UK research explores faster pathogen detection across the food chain while showing why rapid tests still cannot replace validated controls or kitchen hygiene.
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Codex Chicken Safety Update: What Home Cooks Need to Know
New Codex guidance on Salmonella, Campylobacter and Listeria gives home cooks a timely reminder to separate, chill and thoroughly cook chicken.
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Food Standards Scotland backs a practical push to put more beans on everyday plates
A new official campaign encourages home cooks to add lentils, chickpeas and canned beans to familiar meals for a simple, affordable boost.
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Codex Updates Chicken Safety Guidance: What Home Cooks Should Know
The Codex Alimentarius Commission has adopted revised guidance on Campylobacter and Salmonella in chicken meat. Here is what the science-backed update means for safer preparation at home.
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How to Slow-Cook Without a Slow Cooker: Four Kitchen Methods
No slow cooker? KitchenAid’s practical guide shows how to adapt slow-cooked dishes for the oven, stovetop, Dutch oven or multicooker while keeping the process controlled and safe.