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When a frozen dinner suddenly disappears from the freezer aisle, it is often because of low sales or a change in a company’s marketing strategy. However, in some cases, the quiet discontinuation of a product comes right on the heels of a damaging lawsuit. While the company will rarely admit…

When a food company recalls a product, it is often because of a serious and potentially life-threatening mistake: the presence of an undisclosed ingredient. This usually happens when a major allergen, like nuts or dairy, is accidentally introduced into a product that is not supposed to contain it. For people…

We trust our favorite grocery chains to ensure the safety and quality of their store-brand products. However, most retailers are not manufacturers. They outsource the production of their private-label items to a complex and often anonymous network of third-party suppliers, many of which are located overseas. This reliance on outsourcing…

The sight and smell of a fully stocked bakery at the end of the day can be both tempting and concerning. While the abundance is appealing, it also raises an obvious question: what happens to all of this unsold food? Thankfully, most modern bakeries and in-store grocery bakeries have developed…

The “USDA Organic” seal is one of the most trusted labels in the grocery store. Consumers rely on it as a guarantee that their food was produced without synthetic pesticides, GMOs, or antibiotics. However, a series of recent scandals and systemic problems have put this trusted certification under fire. Critics,…

Frozen vegetables are often marketed as being “picked at peak freshness” and “flash frozen to lock in nutrients.” While this can be true in some cases, it’s not always the full story. Many factors—like harvesting practices, transportation, and storage—can affect the actual quality of what ends up in your freezer.…

Cross-contamination occurs when a food product is accidentally tainted with allergens or bacteria from another source. For people with severe allergies, even trace amounts of these contaminants can cause life-threatening reactions. In recent years, the number of recalls related to cross-contamination has increased, often involving popular grocery items. These recalls…

You might think that buying two different brands means you’re getting two completely different products—but that’s not always the case. Many companies sell identical or nearly identical products under different labels, often at different price points. This practice, called brand repackaging or “private labeling,” is common in food, household goods,…

Buying in bulk is often praised as a smart way to save money, reduce shopping trips, and keep your pantry stocked. But not every product benefits from sitting in large quantities on your shelves. Some items have shorter shelf lives than you might expect, and purchasing them in bulk can…

Walk down any grocery store snack aisle, and you’ll find products proudly displaying labels like “natural,” “low-fat,” or “made with real fruit.” These claims sound reassuring, but they don’t always tell the full story. In reality, some so-called healthy snacks are packed with sugar, sodium, or artificial additives that can…

We stock our pantries with “dry goods” under the assumption that they will last for months, or even years. While many of these items are indeed shelf-stable, some of our most common pantry staples have a surprisingly short shelf life. They contain oils or active ingredients that can degrade quickly,…