food safety

If pork cracklin' are an important part of your Louisiana diet, please take heed. Not all cracklin' are "good for you". Some could even be against the law.

The Food and Drug Administration is sounding the recall alarm over juice. Some of the products could have made their way into Texas homes in the past few weeks.

Texas consumers are being advised about a potential health hazard linked to a popular brand of snack chips. Here's how to get a refund or a replacement product.

Trader Joe’s is recalling its Organic Acai Bowls due to potential plastic contamination, urging customers to discard or return the product for a full refund. The recall affects 10-ounce packages sold under the Trader Joe’s brand. While no details have been provided about the source of the contamination, the company is taking precautionary measures to ensure customer safety. Customers with concerns can contact Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 or via email.

Texas snackers are on alert. A popular brand of chips has been recalled because of the potential for life-threatening allergic reactions.

As for me, I appreciate the fact that some of these 'foods' aren't available or are out-and-out banned. In my opinion, some foods are potentially too dangerous and not worth the risk. Others are created or harvested in ways that seem so unethical, that consuming them seems beneath the dignity of otherwise caring, good-hearted people. Again, that's just my opinion.

Dogs are in about 40% of Louisiana households. Keeping them safe and keeping them fed can be a chore for humans. Which foods are safe? We've got answers.

The USDA's Food Service Inspection Service has announced a recall involving Louisiana produced pork products. Here's what you'll want to know.

Confused by "best if used by", "sell by", or "expiration" dates? This handy guide will help Louisiana shoppers avoid the pitfalls of food gone bad.

As Louisiana residents reach for their gumbo pots comes news of an onion recall that is affecting consumers across the country.

If you've ever wondered about the cleanliness of your favorite Louisiana restaurant, now you can know what the state inspectors know.

How clean is your favorite Louisiana restaurant? See what their most recent health inspection reveals.

Get great food this summer not an illness because you didn't follow food safety rules.

Does that date on the packaging mean to throw it out or does it mean hurry up and eat it? Here's what you need to know about expiration dates.

Is the step of deveining shrimp absolutely necessary to creating a healthy meal? Or is it all about aesthetics and how it looks?

The Centers for Disease Control have some great resources on how to safely handle food during the pandemic

We've all left something out on the counter too long, and then wondered whether it's actually going to give us food poisoning if we eat it

If you are a fan of clean kitchens and food that's not contaminated you'll want to know the reasons why.

You know the food is good but was it prepared with your safety in mind? Now you can find out for sure.

As Louisiana families prepare to cook their Thanksgiving feasts, Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain has safety tips for home chefs.