Food Safety

The best way to store whole onions is in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place out of direct sunlight. This helps prevent rot, mold, and other spoilage associated with onions stored for too long.

Air fryers make cooking virtually effortless, but conventional cooking materials may pose a safety risk. While aluminum foil is safe in many cooking applications, its use in air fryers is debatable.

Pyrex is oven-safe up to approximately 425°F. However, you should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use common sense to reduce the risk of your Pyrex shattering. It is also important to determine what type of glassware you own. Vintage Pyrex passed down generations may be made from a different kind of glass than modern products.

California law requires companies to notify customers of foods containing potentially harmful chemicals. Known as Proposition 65 warnings, these notifications appear on food sold in California stores. Because many food companies sell products nationwide, you may see these warnings in other states.

So, is it safe to eat food with a P65 warning? Often, yes. P65 warnings don’t necessarily mean that you shouldn’t eat labeled food. However, there are considerations you should keep in mind before deciding.