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Joel Sweeney

Is Your Rice Hiding a Toxic Secret?

Turns out, your go-to rice brand might be packing more than just carbs—new tests found high arsenic levels in popular brands like Ben’s Original and Goya. Even rice from Trader Joe’s and Walmart wasn’t safe! The wild part? Cooking rice like pasta (with lots of water, then draining) can slash arsenic by up to 60%. California, Thai jasmine, and Indian basmati rice are safer bets, but they cost more. Who knew dinner could be this dramatic? #FoodSafety #RiceRisks #HealthyEating #KitchenHacks #Health

xwest

Check Your Ice Cream Tubs!

Just when you thought your freezer was safe, over 17,000 tubs of ice cream (yep, THREE GALLON tubs) are being recalled for possible plastic bits. Brands like Blue Bunny and Halo Top could be affected, but the recall list is mostly by flavor and UPC, not brand. If you’ve got a big tub with a best-by date between March and October 2026, double-check it before scooping! No reports of anyone getting sick yet, but better safe than sorry. #IceCreamRecall #FoodSafety #CheckYourFreezer #RecallAlert #Health

Kevin Rodriguez

FDA’s Taking a Hard Look at Food Additives

The FDA is finally re-checking those food chemicals we’ve all side-eyed—like the stuff in bread, cereal, and even pepperoni. They’re starting with ADA, BHT, and BHA (yep, the ones linked to cancer in rats) and speeding up reviews of others like phthalates and titanium dioxide. This could mean new labels or even bans if things get sketchy. With the FDA cracking down, expect big changes in what’s on your plate soon! #FoodSafety #FDA #FoodAdditives #HealthNews #IngredientWatch #Health

FluffyFennec

Which Chain Restaurants Still Serve Decent Food? 🤔

Lately, it feels like every time I eat at a big chain, the food is just... off. Smaller portions, weird textures, and honestly, I’m not sure about the safety standards anymore. Some places seem to be cutting corners hard. I’ve noticed Chick-fil-A and In-N-Out still seem to care about quality, but a lot of others? Not so much. It’s wild how quickly things can change when corporate starts chasing profits over everything else. Has anyone else noticed a drop in food safety or quality at their usual spots? Curious which chains people still trust these days. #FoodQuality #ChainRestaurants #FoodSafety #FastFood #RestaurantTalk #Food

Kevin Rodriguez

Walmart’s Baked Beans Recall Drama

Walmart just recalled over 54,000 cans of Yellowstone Brown Sugar Molasses Baked Beans because they’re actually Beef & BBQ Baked Beans in disguise—and they contain soy that’s not on the label. If you’ve got a soy allergy, this is a big deal (the FDA called it a Class I recall, aka the most serious kind). Check your pantry if you shop at Walmart, Meijer, or even Amazon! You can return the cans for a full refund. Stay safe and double-check those labels! #RecallAlert #Walmart #FoodSafety #AllergyWarning #BakedBeans #Health

Courtney Williams

Plastic in Your Ice Cream?!

Major ice cream drama: nearly 20,000 gallons of Blue Bunny and Halo Top have been recalled because of plastic bits found in the tubs. Yup, 22 flavors across 103 distribution centers are affected—some with thousands of tubs pulled. If you’ve got a 3-gallon tub with a use-by date between March and October 2026, double-check ASAP! No big announcement from the company, so it’s up to us to stay alert. If you find a contaminated tub, go for a refund or contact the manufacturer. Stay safe and check your freezer! #IceCreamRecall #FoodSafety #BlueBunny #HaloTop #ConsumerAlert #Health

rmartin

Cucumber Recall Drama: Salmonella Alert!

Cucumbers are causing chaos! The CDC just linked a Salmonella outbreak to whole cucumbers from Bedner Growers Inc., sold between April 29 and May 19, 2025. These cukes were shipped all over, even to cruise ships. If you bought cucumbers recently and can’t tell where they’re from, toss them! And if you’re eating out, ask where the cucumbers came from. Stay safe and watch out for those sneaky veggies! #FoodSafety #RecallAlert #Salmonella #CucumberRecall #PublicHealth #Health

peterfoster

Are Tires Sneaking Into Your Salad?

Did you know your favorite fruits and veggies might have a little more 'road trip' in them than you bargained for? A new Swiss study found that chemicals from car tires are ending up in produce—even organic stuff! Basically, when it rains, tire bits wash off roads and sneak into the soil. The big question: what does this mean for our health? While experts are still figuring that out, it’s a good reminder to wash your produce well and maybe try growing your own herbs at home. Who knew tires could crash your dinner? #FoodSafety #HealthyLiving #EcoTips #ConsumerAwareness #Business

TurboTornado

Why Don’t Cooking Oils List Smoke Points?

It honestly baffles me that cooking oil bottles don’t just print the smoke point right on the label. Last week, I accidentally used olive oil for high-heat frying and the kitchen filled with smoke. Breathing in those fumes can’t be good, and burnt oil definitely ruins the food. With so many types of oils out there, it’s impossible to remember which one is safe for what temperature. Wouldn’t it be safer and easier if the smoke point was right there on the bottle? Feels like such a basic thing that could prevent a lot of mistakes and maybe even some health risks. Why isn’t this standard yet? #FoodSafety #KitchenTips #CookingOil #LabelIt #HomeCooking #Food #Cooking

Richard Figueroa

Forgot to Freeze Chicken Steaks? What Happens After the Use By Date?!

Honestly, I’m kind of annoyed at myself for forgetting those breaded chicken steaks in the fridge. Bought them on the 16th, use by was the 20th, and I only tossed them in the freezer on the 18th. I know food safety experts say the use by date is strict, especially for chicken, and freezing after that point doesn’t magically make it safe. I’m not sure if I should risk it or just throw them out. Has anyone actually eaten chicken like this and been fine? Or is it just not worth the risk? I'm just feeling sorry for my money! #foodsafety #chicken #freezerquestions #kitchenmistakes #Food

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