Do you know what “cage-free” means? How about “free range”? “Pasture-raised”? Some of the terms used on food labels are official certifications, enforced by the USDA or a nonprofit entity, and the ...

California wants to help end the everyday household debate over whether the food in the fridge is still good to eat. Food labels that say “sell by” or “best before” are misleading because they have no ...

California wants to help end the everyday household debate over whether the food in the fridge is still good to eat.Food labels that say "sell by" or "best before" are misleading because they have no ...

For decades, consumer advocates have worked to improve the safety of our food, from making sure products list all ingredients on their labels to helping ban the use of toxic chemicals in agriculture.

A new California law requires baby food manufacturers to test their products monthly for heavy metals and disclose the results. A QR code that takes consumers to a website detailing concentrations of ...

In a world full of dietary trends and ever-evolving health advice, reading food labels remains one of the most reliable ways to make informed choices. Food labels reveal details beyond taste and ...

The FDA has updated the definition of "healthy" on food labels to better reflect current nutritional science. Foods must now meet criteria for beneficial nutrients and limits on added sugars, ...

Roughly nine years ago, while serving as Vice President for Food Safety at the world’s largest food retailer, I surveyed how many different date labels were used by food producers to convey that food ...

You want your patients to eat healthier. But American food labels don’t make that easy. A few diet and nutrition specialists offer tips for teaching your patients about food labels — including updated ...

Supported by nutrition experts, the Non-UPF seal highlights foods without additives, colorings, or ultra-processed shortcuts — helping shoppers identify less processed options. Stacey Leasca is an ...