Most bouts of food poisoning clear up on their own. But severe symptoms—like diarrhea that’s bloody or lasts more than three days, vomiting too much to keep liquids down, a fever over 102ºF, or signs of dehydration (like dizziness or infrequent urination)—require medical help. (If in doubt, call your doctor.) Here’s when and how contaminated food typically makes people sick.
One year after filing, CSPI is writing to urge the FDA to grant our color additive petition by immediately publishing a notice to delist carcinogenic Red 3 for use in foods, supplements, and ingested drugs.
We're not opposed to having a treat on Halloween—but the food dye Red 3 causes cancer, is in hundreds of candies, and should be avoided whenever possible. Here's what to look out for.
The United States Department of Agriculture is considering a move to reduce food safety monitoring by public health veterinarians. Should consumers be worried?
One in 13 kids have food allergies, which can make trick-or-treating complicated. But a fun new tradition is opening the holiday up to everyone. Here’s how to participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project this Halloween so everyone can enjoy a safe and spooky holiday.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest submitted these comments on behalf of itself and other food safety advocates in support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's draft proposal to control Salmonella in non-ready-to-eat breaded, stuffed chicken products
The Center for Science in the Public Interest and other food safety advocates are coming out in support of a proposal by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to protect consumers from Salmonella in some particularly risky poultry products.
