9 “Bites” for Better Tasting Fruits and Vegetables. The University of Nebraska offers tips on getting the most of our fruits and vegetables once you bring them home from the grocery.

Extend the Harvest by Properly Storing Fruits and Vegetables. Garden produce that is properly stored can help ensure the taste of summer in family meals for several months after the first frost. Read more for updated tips on proper storage of fresh garden produce.

Are You Storing Food Safely? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notes that when, where, and how you store food can help prevent foodborne illnesses. The FDA offers  pointers for safely storing food in your refrigerator, freezer, and cupboards.

Safety of Food Packaging. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for ensuring the safety of all food packaging, including components of packaging materials that are expected to migrate into food. The agency refers to these materials as "food contact substances." One food contact substance that has received a lot of attention recently is bisphenol A (BPA). Read how the FDA evaluates the safety of food packaging materials and an update on BPA.  

Bottled Water Everywhere: Keeping It Safe. U.S. consumers have a big thirst for bottled water, buying more than 8 billion gallons of it in 2007 alone, according to the International Bottled Water Association. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates bottled water products, working to ensure that they're safe to drink.

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