Food packaging is built to reassure shoppers. Certain words sound meaningful but often describe far less than people assume.

As part of National Food Safety Month, Hans Weding, Extension registered dietitian and certified ServSafe instructor who has led numerous food safety training courses for professionals in the food and ...

If "sell by," "use by" and other food label dates seem confusing, there's a reason. Federal regulations do not require product dating labels except for infant formula, according to the U.S. Department ...

What leads people to make better food choices? Is it price, availability, health attributes of the food or something else? This is the million-dollar question. The most common statement I hear from my ...

This change is happening in California, where lawmakers have passed new food safety regulations that will take effect in July ...

I wonder what the other grocery shoppers were thinking as I parked my cart and intently studied food packages the other day. I pulled my phone from my purse and browsed the Internet, looking for ...

For more than a century, the U.S. government has tried to bring more transparency to food labels. It started in 1906, when the Pure Food and Drug Act cracked down on mislabeled ingredients and false ...

Whether they’re trying to initiate them or keep up with them, food manufacturers tend to roll with the latest trends. Remember the no-fat fad? It was great until consumers realized that some fat is ...

Reading food labels might seem like a simple habit, but research shows it can significantly impact longevity. This practice helps individuals make informed dietary choices, manage portions effectively ...

You want your patients to eat healthier. But American food labels don’t make that easy. A few diet and nutrition specialists offer tips for teaching your patients about food labels — including updated ...

A closer look at Costco’s Kirkland Signature Butter, now under recall for missing allergen information. When labels fall short, consumer safety is on the line. Would you toss your butter in the trash ...