infant and young child food standards

USDA Seeks Public Input on International Nutrition Standards for Foods Made for Infants and Young Children

Parents who buy packaged foods for babies and toddlers may not spend much time thinking about international food standards, but a meeting scheduled for this fall will tackle questions involving nutrients, ingredients and standards for foods intended for some of the youngest consumers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s U.S. Codex Office has scheduled a virtual…

FDA Is Tracking 10+ Active Foodborne Illness Investigations — Here’s What Shoppers Should Know

FDA Is Tracking 16 Active Foodborne Illness Investigations — Check Your Fridge and Freezer for These Foods

Opening your refrigerator or freezer probably doesn’t feel like checking a public health alert. But right now, federal investigators are tracking multiple foodborne illness investigations involving foods ranging from sprouts and frozen berries to peppers, lettuce and other products that haven’t yet been identified. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration currently lists 16 investigations as…

Extra Grocery Delivery Can Cost More Than Receipt Shows — The FTC Is Looking at Why

Extra Grocery Delivery Can Cost More Than Receipt Shows — The FTC Is Looking at Why

Ordering $80 worth of groceries online doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll pay $80 plus a simple delivery charge. Service fees, higher online item prices, small-order charges, subscriptions and other costs can make grocery delivery considerably more expensive than shoppers initially expect. Federal regulators have noticed. The Federal Trade Commission has spent much of 2026 examining how…

Fall Foods Are Back at Trader Joe’s — Which Seasonal Buys Are Actually Worth the Price?

Fall Foods Are Back at Trader Joe’s — Which Seasonal Buys Are Actually Worth the Price?

The air turns crisp, and grocery store aisles flood with autumn branding. Trader Joe’s treats the transition to cooler weather like a major holiday, rolling out dozens of limited-edition items that generate genuine internet frenzy. Navigating the seasonal shelves can easily lead to a cart overflowing with impulse buys. Evaluating which seasonal products deserve a…