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turmeric at spice market

For decades, turmeric’s ultra-golden glow had a deadly secret For decades, turmeric’s ultra-golden glow had a deadly secret

By Wudan Yan/Undark

Multiple boxes of Diet Coke on a store shelf.

WHO categorizes aspartame as a possible carcinogen—but don’t panic WHO categorizes aspartame as a possible carcinogen—but don’t panic

By Laura Baisas

A white cooler sitting in the sun on a concrete sidewalk by a large body of water.

The scientifically best way to pack a cooler The scientifically best way to pack a cooler

By John Kennedy

Close up of GOOD Meat lab-grown chicken on table

Lab-grown chicken is now USDA approved—if you can afford it Lab-grown chicken is now USDA approved—if you can afford it

A spoon of creamy peanut butter over a slice of bread and surrounded by peanuts, shelled and unshelled.

A peanut allergy patch is making headway in trials with toddlers A peanut allergy patch is making headway in trials with toddlers

By Laura Baisas

Bowl of oatmeal with milk on a white background. Are the oats gluten-free?

How to tell if your oats really are gluten-free How to tell if your oats really are gluten-free

By Sara Chodosh

Dough being rolled out with flour sprinkled around it.

Check your pantry for two kinds of potentially contaminated flour Check your pantry for two kinds of potentially contaminated flour

By Laura Baisas

A woman just waking up in bed turns off an analog alarm clock.

That melatonin gummy might be stronger than you need That melatonin gummy might be stronger than you need

By Laura Baisas

Cannabis plant under purple weed grow light

On 420, learn more about weed with these carefully cultivated science stories On 420, learn more about weed with these carefully cultivated science stories

By Jamie Dickman

Twelve fresh eggs in a DIY wooden egg holder on a granite countertop.

Go ahead, leave your fresh eggs on the counter in this handmade wooden tray Go ahead, leave your fresh eggs on the counter in this handmade wooden tray

By Jean Levasseur

A wooden serving tray with a variety of dehydrated fruit and herbs on it, along with fresh fruit and herbs.

Dehydrating food can save you money and reduce waste Dehydrating food can save you money and reduce waste

By Bridget Reed Morawski

Woolly mammoth meatball on stone plate atop smoky table

Scientists made a woolly mammoth meatball, but don’t grab your fork yet Scientists made a woolly mammoth meatball, but don’t grab your fork yet

Strawberry frosting being deposited onto a layer of graham cracker paste as part of a seven-ingredient printed dessert

Scientists cooked up a 3D printed cheesecake Scientists cooked up a 3D printed cheesecake

Why German scientists got cows stoned

Why German scientists got cows stoned Why German scientists got cows stoned

By Sara Kiley Watson

Lab grown chicken

FDA says this lab-grown chicken is safe for human consumption FDA says this lab-grown chicken is safe for human consumption

By Laura Baisas

a baby feeds on a bottle

The FDA investigated the ongoing baby formula shortage. Here’s what it found. The FDA investigated the ongoing baby formula shortage. Here’s what it found.

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

illustration of pufferfish on a fork

Deadly and delicious: These 6 foods can actually kill you Deadly and delicious: These 6 foods can actually kill you

By Charlotte Hu

Macaron cookies with bright food dyes like orange, light blue, and pastel yellow

We don’t know if artificial food dyes cause health risks We don’t know if artificial food dyes cause health risks

By Lorne J. Hofseth/The Conversation

Red and yellow onions

A salmonella outbreak has hit 37 states, and onions are to blame A salmonella outbreak has hit 37 states, and onions are to blame

By Elana Spivack

‘Fugitive dust’ seems to have caused last summer’s salmonella outbreak from peaches ‘Fugitive dust’ seems to have caused last summer’s salmonella outbreak from peaches

By Philip Kiefer

a turkey dinner on a plate

How to cook and eat a turkey without dying How to cook and eat a turkey without dying

By Rachel Feltman

Peanut butter on toast on a white speckled plate

How to check for and possibly prevent allergies in children How to check for and possibly prevent allergies in children

By Sara Chodosh

Shovel digging into soil.

Compost can help protect us from food poisoning Compost can help protect us from food poisoning

By Shaena Montanari

Everything you need to know about deadly listeria outbreaks Everything you need to know about deadly listeria outbreaks

By Sara Chodosh

A box of yellow and red onions

The onions in your kitchen could give you food poisoning The onions in your kitchen could give you food poisoning

By Purbita Saha

four champagne glasses full of colorful liquid

Teen bootleggers are making dangerous booze on TikTok Teen bootleggers are making dangerous booze on TikTok

Close up of fresh organic super food salad in white bowl with fork on side and olive oil, red wine vinegar and lemons

Why romaine lettuce keeps getting recalled Why romaine lettuce keeps getting recalled

When to give up on the food in your pantry

When to give up on the food in your pantry When to give up on the food in your pantry

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

This new Salmonella ‘superbug’ is probably no scarier than the flu

This new Salmonella ‘superbug’ is probably no scarier than the flu This new Salmonella ‘superbug’ is probably no scarier than the flu

By Sara Chodosh

Eating less gluten could lower a child’s risk of celiac, but at what cost?

Eating less gluten could lower a child’s risk of celiac, but at what cost? Eating less gluten could lower a child’s risk of celiac, but at what cost?

By Sara Chodosh

Tricks to avoid eating leftovers that will make you sick

Tricks to avoid eating leftovers that will make you sick Tricks to avoid eating leftovers that will make you sick

The FDA knows expiration dates are confusing, so they’re changing them

The FDA knows expiration dates are confusing, so they’re changing them The FDA knows expiration dates are confusing, so they’re changing them

By Sara Chodosh

Unscrambling the health effects of eggs

Unscrambling the health effects of eggs Unscrambling the health effects of eggs

By Tom Sanders/The Conversation

a young boy drinks juice and eats cookies

Fruit juices have potentially dangerous levels of lead and arsenic Fruit juices have potentially dangerous levels of lead and arsenic

Instant soup sends a shocking number of kids to the hospital

Instant soup sends a shocking number of kids to the hospital Instant soup sends a shocking number of kids to the hospital

By Sara Chodosh

New tech could soon let you test whether your lettuce carries E. coli

New tech could soon let you test whether your lettuce carries E. coli New tech could soon let you test whether your lettuce carries E. coli

By Dana G. Smith

Restaurants could save a lot of dough by letting sick employees stay home

Restaurants could save a lot of dough by letting sick employees stay home Restaurants could save a lot of dough by letting sick employees stay home

Blue basin full of fruits and vegetables with tap water in the kitchen sink. Disinfecting fruits and vegetables to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

How to actually remove pesticides from your fruit How to actually remove pesticides from your fruit

By Sara Chodosh

Don’t worry about eggs—these other foods are way more likely to give you Salmonella

Don’t worry about eggs—these other foods are way more likely to give you Salmonella Don’t worry about eggs—these other foods are way more likely to give you Salmonella

By Sara Chodosh

onion garlic peppers tomato

Why I can never eat onions or garlic again Why I can never eat onions or garlic again

By Eleanor Cummins

Chipotle: Our Food Is So Fresh, It Could Make You Sick

Chipotle: Our Food Is So Fresh, It Could Make You Sick Chipotle: Our Food Is So Fresh, It Could Make You Sick

Caramel Apples Can Give You Food Poisoning

Caramel Apples Can Give You Food Poisoning Caramel Apples Can Give You Food Poisoning

By Alexandra Ossola

Peanut CEO Gets Harshest Food Safety Penalty Ever

Peanut CEO Gets Harshest Food Safety Penalty Ever Peanut CEO Gets Harshest Food Safety Penalty Ever

By Lindsey Kratochwill

Does The 5-Second Rule Hold Up Scientifically?

Does The 5-Second Rule Hold Up Scientifically? Does The 5-Second Rule Hold Up Scientifically?

By Paul Dawson/The Conversation

Genetically Modified Plants Could Eliminate Food Poisoning

Genetically Modified Plants Could Eliminate Food Poisoning Genetically Modified Plants Could Eliminate Food Poisoning

USDA Approves A Genetically Modified Potato With Possible Health Benefits

USDA Approves A Genetically Modified Potato With Possible Health Benefits USDA Approves A Genetically Modified Potato With Possible Health Benefits

By Francie Diep

This Week, FDA Considers Genetically Engineered Salmon for Human Consumption

This Week, FDA Considers Genetically Engineered Salmon for Human Consumption This Week, FDA Considers Genetically Engineered Salmon for Human Consumption

By Rebecca Boyle