The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about 19 types of cookware that may contain lead, increasing the risk that the toxic metal could wind up in people's food. Consumers should check whether they have the items in their homes,

The president says Thanksgiving food prices are down. But Americans are still feeling stretched thin by their grocery costs.

States will face new cost-sharing requirements, potentially needing to spend as much as $92 million (Texas) and $111 million (California) annually just to maintain current SNAP coverage, according to Urban Institute analysis and crowd out other services or require tax increases in the process (5).

Roughly 14% of U.S. households reported being food insecure between January and October, up from 12.5% in 2024, Purdue University researchers found.

In Polk County, Iowa, the Urbandale Food Pantry started giving out turkeys and Thanksgiving sides weeks ago. Demand was so high, with over 2,000 families visiting so far this month, that the pantry ran through its allotment of Thanksgiving staples.

When the days get shorter and the nights get chillier, it’s often a signal to begin taking steps to stave off cold and flu season. According to experts, enjoying the number-one food to combat this cold and flu season should be at the top of your to-do list.

Food hardship is soaring this holiday season, according to the organization Hunger Free America. According to new survey data released this week, 76% of New York state's food pantries lack the resources to meet the demand.

Food safety doesn’t end after the meal. Once Thanksgiving dinner is over, families have only two hours to refrigerate leftovers. After that point, bacteria multiply quickly, increasing the risk of illness.