Foodborne Illness

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A close-up of hands washing fresh vegetables under running water in a clean, modern kitchen, symbolizing safe food preparation.

How to Prevent Food Contamination: A Home Cook's Safety Guide

Twenty-five percent of reported foodborne illnesses stem from unsafe food behaviors right in your own home, according to PMC .

Hannah Pierce·August 19, 2026

A health inspector examines a restaurant kitchen counter with a clipboard, highlighting the limitations of temporary food safety checks.

Food & Drink

Food Safety Rules in 2026: Why Inspections Don't Guarantee Safety

That 'clean' inspection sticker on your favorite restaurant?

Sophie Nguyen·August 7, 2026

Split image: Diner scrutinizing a health score on a tablet, juxtaposed with a busy restaurant kitchen focused on meticulous food preparation.

Food & Drink

What Are Local Food Safety Rules for Diners and Restaurants?

In 2022, over 1,000 foodborne illness outbreaks were reported in the U.

Hannah Pierce·April 24, 2026

A health inspector scrutinizes a clipboard in a tense restaurant kitchen, while a nervous chef observes.

Food & Drink

How Do Local Food Safety Regulations Impact Restaurant Inspection Scores?

None of the 12 most commonly cited violations during routine restaurant inspections were critical food safety hazards, according to a study published in pmc .

Hannah Pierce·April 23, 2026