Poppy seeds — a staple on bagels and in pastries — are at the center of a stunning public health scare that has already cost lives, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed on Tuesday, ...

Modern cooks tend to buy ground poppy seeds in cans, but you can grind your own with a poppy seed grinder ($25 or less online) or coffee grinder. It's important to grow the right species, Papaver ...

When summer rolls around, bringing with it potlucks, picnics, and barbecues, a refreshing and satisfying pasta salad is always a welcome sight. This Poppy Seed Chicken Pasta Salad is a beloved ...

Processing poppy seeds decreases the opiate content that may be on the seed. Burcu Atalay Tankut/Moment via Getty Images This is not a problem with most workplace drug testing .

While poppy seeds themselves don’t inherently contain any opium, when the seeds are harvested, they can become contaminated with the opium in the pod. The poppy seeds must then be cleaned and ...

Poppy seeds can take desserts to another level by adding a nutty undertone that goes perfectly with sweet flavors. They work ...

Dry poppy seeds contain very small levels of opium alkaloids, which have beneficial effects on the human body. These seeds help in soothing nervous irritability thereby acting as a painkiller.

Poppy seeds used for baking and food preparation have been “washed” or cleaned before use, which removes their narcotic component. Some residue can still remain, which is why poppy seeds can ...

Edible poppy seeds, which can be contaminated with the poppy plant’s natural opioids if not processed properly, have long been linked to failed drug tests.In the past, most tests have been able to ...

Poppy seeds figure prominently in Middle Eastern, Indian, Eastern European, and Jewish cuisines, enriching regional dishes, decadent desserts, and spice mixes.

Baking with poppy seeds and using the pods in flower arrangements are both common but few people know that growing a certain kind of poppy plant or possessing them is illegal in the United States.