The first step in understanding food labels is to know what information is required by law. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there are several mandatory components of a food label ...

As part of National Food Safety Month, Hans Weding, Extension registered dietitian and certified ServSafe instructor who has led numerous food safety training courses for professionals in the food and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A woman walks in an aisle of a Walmart supermarket in Houston, Texas, on May 15, 2025. Walmart on Thursday reported another solid ...

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 ...

Reading food labels might seem like a simple habit, but research shows it can significantly impact longevity. This practice helps individuals make informed dietary choices, manage portions effectively ...

Food manufacturers must meet new criteria to put "healthy" on a food product. The new rule goes into effect Feb. 25, 2025, with a compliance date in 2028. A new label on the front of food packages is ...

Walking through a grocery store can feel straightforward, but much of what appears simple is carefully engineered. Packaging, language, and visual cues are designed to influence quick decisions, often ...

A potential FDA proposal would label Goldfish “medium” in saturated fat and sodium. (The placement and size of any U.S. label has yet to be determined.) The same product would bear stop-sign-shaped ...