food safety

You may be surprised to learn that a tiny red bug called a cochineal is responsible for the rich red dye in many Texas foods—from jams to cakes. Here's what you should know.

If pork cracklin' are an important part of your Louisiana diet, please take heed. Not all cracklin' are "good for you". Some could even be against the law.

As for me, I appreciate the fact that some of these 'foods' aren't available or are out-and-out banned. In my opinion, some foods are potentially too dangerous and not worth the risk. Others are created or harvested in ways that seem so unethical, that consuming them seems beneath the dignity of otherwise caring, good-hearted people. Again, that's just my opinion.

Dogs are in about 40% of Louisiana households. Keeping them safe and keeping them fed can be a chore for humans. Which foods are safe? We've got answers.

Confused by "best if used by", "sell by", or "expiration" dates? This handy guide will help Louisiana shoppers avoid the pitfalls of food gone bad.

How clean is your favorite Louisiana restaurant? See what their most recent health inspection reveals.

Get great food this weekend not an illness because you didn't follow food safety rules.

Does that date on the packaging mean to throw it out or does it mean hurry up and eat it? Here's what you need to know about expiration dates.

Is the step of deveining shrimp absolutely necessary to creating a healthy meal? Or is it all about aesthetics and how it looks?

If you are a fan of clean kitchens and food that's not contaminated you'll want to know the reasons why.

Convenience foods are everywhere these days, but, in most cases, they are not as fresh as they could be and you might want to avoid buying them