Food

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it plans to end the use of petroleum-based synthetic food dyes in America’s food supply within the next two years in a bid to combat a myriad of health concerns,... Read More

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Rancher Brett Kenzy hopes President Donald Trump's tariffs will make imported beef expensive enough that Americans will turn to cattle raised at home for all their hamburgers and steaks. That might raise prices enough to give Kenzy and... Read More

More than a dozen years after higher-fat milk was stripped from school meals to slow obesity in American kids and boost their health, momentum is growing to put it back. Federal lawmakers have revived bills that would allow whole and 2% milk... Read More

WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told reporters at the White House on Friday that the United States will soon begin importing “hundreds of millions” of eggs to overcome shortages caused by the avian flu outbreak. “Right now we’ve got... Read More

WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed the Food and Drug Administration this week to begin the process of eliminating chemicals “generally regarded as safe” from the nation’s foods. In a video posted to the... Read More

WASHINGTON — Looking to add more plants to your diet? Take a trip to the sea. Chlorella, a type of microalgae, is a nutrient-dense superfood packed with protein and antioxidants. Despite its health and environmental benefits, there are several challenges... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers cut back sharply on spending last month, the most since February 2021, even as inflation declined, though stiff tariffs threatened by the White House could disrupt that progress. Americans cut their spending by 0.2% in January from... Read More

WASHINGTON — A healthy diet includes nutrient-dense, whole foods like vegetables and legumes. If your diet already includes these foods, you may be getting enough fiber. If you don’t usually eat them, you could be one of the many people... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — Thinking about backyard chickens as egg prices soar? Think hard, especially in light of the bird flu outbreak. Keeping home chickens as a pastime has continued to grow since the pandemic. But if eggs are the goal,... Read More

WASHINGTON — Did you set any health-related goals for the new year? If so, are you still working toward them? We’re one month into 2025, and the excitement of trying a new habit may have worn off. While a popular... Read More

ATLANTA (AP) — For the first time since the 2022 countrywide outbreak, bird flu hit a poultry producer in Georgia, the nation's top state for chicken production. The state Department of Agriculture announced Friday that the agency has detected a... Read More

Labels on wine, distilled spirits and malt beverages in the U.S. would be required to list alcohol content and nutritional information per serving, plus notification of potential allergens, under two new rules proposed Thursday by the Treasury Department. The department's... Read More

SOLEDAD, Calif. — A voluntary recall of certain broccoli florets has been issued as a precaution due to the possibility of a shipment of the vegetables being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was issued by Braga Fresh for its... Read More

Cases of a wretched stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data. The most recent numbers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show there were 91 outbreaks of norovirus reported during the week... Read More

WASINGTON — If you are in charge of preparing the holiday desserts, keep in mind there are ways to make them healthy and delicious! Here, we’ll give you the secret ingredients to add to your favorite sweet treats, their health... Read More

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is likely to bring big changes for one of the oldest sectors of the U.S. economy — seafood — and some in the industry believe the returning president will... Read More

Americans should eat more beans, peas and lentils and cut back on red and processed meats and starchy vegetables, all while continuing to limit added sugars, sodium and saturated fat. That's the advice released Tuesday by a panel of nutrition experts charged... Read More

WASHINGTON — Does drinking a warm mug of cocoa sound comforting on these cold nights? Choosing an unprocessed cocoa high in antioxidants can not only comfort you, but could also boost your health. Just in time for hearty holiday meals,... Read More

Cucumbers shipped to 13 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores in five southern U.S. states were recalled this week for potential salmonella contamination. SunFed Produce, based in Arizona, recalled the cucumbers sold... Read More

A California infant has died and at least 10 other people have been sickened in an outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that include chicken feet, duck neck, beef shank and pork hock, federal... Read More

Ready or not, the holidays are here. It's a time when many Americans accustomed to preparing simple meals find themselves responsible for safely serving multi-dish feasts. It's no easy task. Outbreaks of some types of food poisoning tend to rise in November and December,... Read More

WASHINGTON — While Thanksgiving side dishes may vary, most people agree on the main dish: the turkey. From the presidential pardon to turkey-themed art projects in elementary school, it’s all about the turkey. Turkey is a nutrient-dense food high in... Read More

WASHINGTON — At least three dozen people in 18 states have been sickened by organic carrots contaminated with E. coli bacteria, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. One of these individuals, a resident of California, has died. Although... Read More

WASHINGTON — Walk down the aisle of your local farmers market this fall and chances are you will see an abundance of colorful and fresh apples. Whether red, green or yellow, apples are packed with health benefits and they are... Read More

Americans are fed up with the price of food, and many are looking to President-elect Donald Trump to lower their grocery bills. Trump often railed on the campaign trail against hefty price increases for bacon, cereal, crackers and other items. “We’ll get them down,” he... Read More

WASHINGTON — An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders that made 90 people sick in 13 states was likely caused by the fresh slivered onions served on the beef patties. As previously reported by The Well News, federal... Read More

WASHINGTON — A big bowl of nourishing, healthy soup is a great way to warm up as the evenings get darker and colder. While store-bought soups provide convenience, making your own can be simple and better for you. You can... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has updated the list of products associated with the recall of nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry announced last week. BrucePac, of Woodburn, Oregon, announced the... Read More

WASHINGTON — Apart from naturally grown whole foods, most foods have undergone some processing. The impact of processing on health conditions varies with many studies showing more highly processed foods may correlate with a higher type 2 diabetes risk. New... Read More

A company is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products made at an Oklahoma plant because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria that can cause illness and death. BrucePac of Woodburn, Oregon, recalled the roughly 5,000... Read More