They may make your lips pucker, but sour candies can do more than surprise your taste buds — they can seriously damage your teeth, experts warn. “These candies combine two factors that increase mouth acidity and accelerate enamel erosion,” said Nadine Tassabehji, an assistant professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston.  While…  read on >  read on >

Hormel Foods is recalling 4.87 million pounds of ready-to-eat frozen chicken after pieces of metal were found in some products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said. The recall covers select chicken breast and thigh items shipped to hotels, restaurants and institutions nationwide between Feb. 10, 2025, and Sept. 19,…  read on >  read on >

Frequent heartburn might be a sign that you have a drinking problem, a new study says. Patients had an 18% higher risk of diagnosis with alcohol use disorder if they suffered from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also called acid reflux or heartburn, researchers recently reported in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine.…  read on >  read on >

Researchers have identified a surprising source for a significant number of urinary tract infections (UTIs): contaminated meat. A new four-year study found that almost 1 in 5 UTIs detected among a group of patients in Southern California were likely caused by E. coli bacteria found on chicken, turkey, pork or beef products. In the U.S.,…  read on >  read on >

A voluntary recall has been announced for some lots of Neutrogena Makeup Remover Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes. Company testing detected the presence of a potentially harmful bacterium in the wipes. Kenvue Brands, the Summit, New Jersey-based maker of the disposable wipes, is removing the affected product from shelves following an assessment by the U.S. Food and…  read on >  read on >

Pet food manufacturers Foodynamics and Raw Bistro are recalling several dog and cat food products because they may be contaminated with salmonella, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Salmonella can make both pets and people sick. Humans can become infected after handling contaminated pet food, especially if they don’t wash their hands…  read on >  read on >

More than 6 million eggs sold under the Black Sheep Egg Company brand have been recalled after federal officials detected multiple strains of salmonella at one of its processing facilities. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall after 40 environmental samples tested positive for salmonella, including seven strains known to cause human…  read on >  read on >

Encouraging parents to introduce peanuts to their infants early has led to a significant drop in new allergy diagnoses, according to researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Their study —  published in the November issue of the journal Pediatrics — is the first large-scale analysis to show the real-world impact of the new feeding…  read on >  read on >

More than 91,000 pounds of frozen breakfast burritos and wraps distributed to food service institutions nationwide have been recalled due to possible Listeria contamination. The recall affects prepackaged frozen meals produced by M.C.I. Foods in California between Sept. 17 and Oct. 14, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).…  read on >  read on >

Menopause is typically associated with hot flashes, night sweats and memory lapses – but new research suggests GI problems might be an overlooked issue that also occur with this change of life. A striking 94% out of nearly 600 U.K. women 44 to 73 reported digestive problems, and of those 82% said their problems either…  read on >  read on >