Food Safety

4 articles

Close-up of cooking salt samples, including Himalayan pink salt, with a dark drop falling into the pile, symbolizing lead contamination.

Lead Contamination in Cooking Salts: What You Need to Know

A recent study found lead levels in all 10 analyzed salt samples, including popular specialty varieties, exceeded maximum safe levels, according to PMC .

Alex Chen·July 1, 2026

A comparison of a modern titanium cutting board and a traditional wooden cutting board on a kitchen counter, showcasing hygiene and material trends.

Shopping

Cutting Boards: Titanium, Traditional, and Hygiene Trends

Shoppers are hailing a new titanium cutting board as more hygienic than traditional materials, signaling a clear shift in kitchen priorities.

Isabela Costa·June 23, 2026

A clean and bright kitchen counter displaying an assortment of safe, non-toxic cookware including ceramic, glass, and stainless steel pots and pans.

Pantry

What are safer non-toxic kitchen materials for cooking?

In a recent study, 27 out of 40 tested aluminum cookware pieces leached enough lead to exceed the FDA's Interim Reference Level for children, according to Nature .

Alex Chen·June 20, 2026

A perfectly cooked hard-boiled egg with a small, clean crack on its shell, presented appealingly on a wooden surface.

Pantry

When Are Cracked Eggs Safe to Eat and How to Store Them?

Despite common kitchen wisdom, eggs that crack during boiling or steaming are perfectly safe to eat, saving countless breakfasts from the trash.

Alex Chen·May 29, 2026