Weather emergencies can happen. When they do, the best strategy is to already have a plan in place. This includes knowing the proper food safety precautions to take if the power goes out.

Getting kids to eat the fiber they need can be a challenge. Join FDA dietitian, nutritionist, and mom Shirley Blakely and a group of hungry Kids in a kitchen for some good-tasting high fiber foods.

By starting at the store with safe food handling practice, consumers can play a major role in preventing foodborne illness.

In this Consumer Update video, FDA experts provide tips on protecting yourself from harmful exposure to the sun¹s UV rays, including avoiding exposure, applying sunscreens, and wearing proper eye protection.

Fish and shellfish are an important part of a healthful diet. They contain high quality protein and other essential nutrients. A well-balanced diet that includes a variety of fish and shellfish can contribute to heart health and aid in children's proper growth and development. As you enjoy fresh and frozen seafood, it is important to handle these products safely in order to reduce the risks of foodborne illness.

"SPF, UVA, UVB...what do they all mean? Know the buzzwords and facts needed to protect yourself from the harmful rays of the sun"

You don't always need antibiotics when you're sick—only for infections caused by bacteria. And overuse is causing a global health problem.

If your medicine has expired, it may not provide the treatment you need. In this Consumer Update video, FDA Pharmacist Ilisa Bernstein explains how expiration dates help determine if medicine is safe to use and will work as intended.

Spoof of the popular game show, this segment pits FDA's "Labelman" against a contestant in food label knowledge.

Healthy food can taste great and help prevent heart disease­­, the number one killer in the United States.

Although most people get all the vitamins they need from the foods they eat, millions of people take supplemental vitamins as part of their health regimen. This FDA Consumer Update video provides facts about vitamins, including information on how they are regulated.

If you think foodborne illness is only caused by animal products, think again. Last year, the U.S. experienced several large outbreaks of illness caused by fruits and vegetables. Find out how to make sure the produce you serve is safe.