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Egg inspection bill good news for consumers (and hens!)

Dozens of hens in battery cages There's a new bipartisan-supported bill in Congress that would improve our food safety and the quality of life of egg-laying hens. It would also empower consumers with the knowledge they need to make choices about the eggs they purchase for their families. It's a win-win for consumers and animal welfare allies.

Game day food safety

Image of football on grassy field With the Super Bowl coming up this Sunday, many of us are planning for large parties and get-togethers. An essential part of party planning is food safety. Here are a few tips to make sure that you and your friends can enjoy the game without having to worry about picking up a nasty foodborne illness.

How safe is your OJ?

Orange juice glass and sliced oranges Orange juice has spent a lot of time in the headlines recently due to the detection of low levels of a fungicide called carbendazim. Is America's OJ safe to drink? What's the government doing about it and what does this mean for consumers?