What Are the USDA Summer 2026 Food Safety Guidelines?

The 2026 USDA Danger Zone and Time Limits The USDA defines the ‘Danger Zone’ as the temperature range between 40°F and 140°F, where bacteria can double in number in as little as 20 minutes. For the summer of 2026, the USDA has issued

FDA Elevates Utz Potato Chip Recall to High-Risk Status Over Salmonella Concerns

For families across the country stocking pantries for the final stretch of June, a routine snack has suddenly become a significant health liability. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) upgraded a recall of Utz brand potato chips on Sunday, June 28, 2026, elevating