Confusing date labels often lead to food waste

Many people throw away food simply because of the date printed on the label. But often it is still perfectly edible, according to experts.

Salads – along with other fresh produce – are some of the healthiest foods you can eat. Leafy greens are rich in vitamins A, C and K, folate, potassium and magnesium. They also contain lots of fiber, which supports a healthy gut microbiome, promotes fullness, helps regulate blood sugar, and may contribute to healthy ag

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Céline Gounder about lawmakers' contentious questioning of former top U.S. health official Dr. Anthony Fauci Wednesday.

Rather than avoiding fresh produce, adopting a few sensible food safety practices can help you significantly reduce your risk of getting sick while continuing to enjoy the many health benefits and flavor perks of salads and fresh veggies.

Fauci declined to answer 15 questions, invoking his Fifth Amendment rights for each of them.

An ongoing 2026 outbreak of cyclosporiasis has sickened more than 11,500 people across the United States with explosive diarrhea

Prewashed greens are extremely convenient, but whole heads of lettuce may be less risky during a cyclospora outbreak. CostaPPPR via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA Salads – along with other fresh produce – are some of the healthiest foods you can eat. Leafy greens are rich in vitamins A, C and K, folate, potassium and magn

After California passed a new law requiring two food labels, experts say the food being thrown out might still be good, even if a date says otherwise.

Centralized sourcing and distribution networks can turn a local contamination event into a multistate crisis, food safety experts say

The Trump administration is facing a key messaging test as it tries to stop potentially multiple outbreaks of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness.  Two months in and thousands of cases later, the outbreak has become a communications nightmare.    Experts say confusing messages and a lack of central leadership have left

Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.