JONEL ALECCIA

JoNel is a national reporter covering food and nutrition.

FDA updates the definition of ‘healthy’ foods

Packaged foods in the U.S. must follow new rules in order to call themselves “healthy.” That’s according to changes finalized by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday.

California declared an emergency. How serious is bird flu?

California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S.

Louisiana patient is first severe bird flu case in US, health officials say

Health officials have confirmed the first case of severe illness in the U.S. caused by bird flu. And California Gov.

More beans and less red meat: Nutrition experts weigh in on US dietary guidelines

Americans should eat more beans, peas and lentils and cut back on red and processed meats and starchy vegetables.

USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus

The U.S. government has ordered testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows.

Raw milk recall in California expands after tests detect more bird flu virus

A California farm has expanded a recall of raw milk sold in stores and has halted production. State health and agriculture officials say they found bird flu virus in additional samples of milk from Raw Farm of Fresno.

US closes investigation into E. coli outbreak linked to onions in McDonald’s Quarter Pounders

The federal government has closed its investigation into an E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers after determining there is no longer a safety risk.

Bird flu virus was found in raw milk. Here’s what to know about the risks

The detection of bird flu virus this week in a batch of unpasteurized milk sold in California underscores what health experts say are the known and potential risks of the products.

Do not wash your turkey and other Thanksgiving tips to keep your food safe

Food safety experts say safely serving a holiday feast takes planning and know-how. Outbreaks of some types of food poisoning tend to rise in November and December.

As many as 1 in 5 people won’t lose weight with GLP-1 drugs, experts say

Most people taking popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight have shed significant pounds.

Listeria outbreak tied to Yu Shang Food leaves California infant dead and 10 people sick

U.S. health officials said a California infant has died and at least 10 other people have been sickened in an outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that include chicken feet, duck neck and pork hock, feet and tongue.

First confirmed bird flu infection in a US child

Health officials are confirming bird flu in a California child — the first reported case in a U.S. minor.

At least 19 people are sick in Minnesota from ground beef tied to E. coli recall

U.S. health officials say at least 19 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli poisoning tied to a national recall of more than 167,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef.

Boar’s Head listeria outbreak is over with 10 dead and dozens sickened by tainted deli meat

U.S. health officials say a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to a massive recall of popular Boar’s Head deli meats is over.

Here’s how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised to remake the nation’s top health agencies

If confirmed as Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would control the world’s largest public health agency, and its $1.7 trillion budget.

E. coli cases climb to 104 in McDonald’s outbreak tied to slivered onions

At least 104 people have been sickened, with 34 hospitalized, in an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers.

CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections

Federal health officials are calling for more testing and treatment of workers on farms with bird flu.

Teen fights kidney failure after eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounders

A 15-year-old Colorado girl is hospitalized with severe complications of E. coli food poisoning in an outbreak linked to McDonald’s.

Lassa fever suspected in death of Iowa resident who traveled to West Africa

Health officials are investigating the death of an Iowa resident as a suspected case of Lassa fever, a frightening viral disease rarely seen in America.

At least 75 people are sickened as the deadly McDonald’s E. coli outbreak expands

A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has expanded, with at least 75 people sickened in 13 states.

McDonald’s says onions from California-based produce company linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

A California-based produce company is the source of fresh onions linked to a deadly E. coli food poisoning outbreak at McDonald’s restaurants.

McDonald’s and Boar’s Head outbreaks may have you worried. Experts say the food supply is safe

Deadly food poisoning outbreaks tied to McDonald’s and Boar’s Head may have left Americans wondering whether there are new risks in the U.S. food supply.

What to know about E. coli and the McDonald’s outbreak

A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders was caused by a common type of E. coli bacteria that can cause serious illness and death.

Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders sickens 49 people in 10 states

Federal officials say E. coli food poisoning linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states.

More frozen waffles and pancakes recalled over possible listeria contamination

A recall of hundreds of frozen waffles and other toaster foods has been expanded. The products were made by TreeHouse Foods Inc. and could be contaminated with dangerous listeria bacteria.

Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools

A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria bacteria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds.

USDA launches an internal investigation into the deadly Boar’s Head outbreak

U.S. Agriculture Department officials have launched an internal investigation into how the agency handled reports of serious problems tied to a deadly listeria outbreak at a Boar’s Head deli meat plant in Virginia.

Company recalls nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry dishes for listeria contamination

A company is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry made at an Oklahoma plant because the products may be contaminated with listeria bacteria.

Bakery that makes Sara Lee and Entenmann’s pushes back on FDA sesame warning

A top U.S. commercial bakery is pushing back on a Food and Drug Administration warning to stop using labels that say its products contain sesame — even when they don’t.

Two California dairy workers were infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US

Two dairy workers in California were infected with bird flu, the 15th and 16th human cases detected in the U.S. this year.