A color enhanced transmission electron micrograph shows a listeria bacterium in tissue. This pathogen is the third-leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the United States. Infections are ...

Food poisoning is often brushed off as something minor — a “stomach bug,” a bad takeaway, or an inconvenience that will pass ...

Food poisoning is never a fun experience. Sometimes, if you’re lucky, you’ll bite into something bad and realize soon enough ...

Kitchen hygiene doesn't just affect the quality of meals; it plays a key role in stopping the spread of harmful pathogens. Many surfaces we touch on an everyday basis are contaminated with germs, ...

Reheating rice is common in many homes, but improper storage and handling can pose hidden food safety risks that are often ...

In backyards around the country, grill masters are dusting off their aprons and firing up their barbecues. But as the summer cookout season kicks off, it’s important to remember the science behind a ...

According to the Center for Disease Control, as of Oct. 11, the recent outbreak of Listeriosis caused by Colorado cantaloupe consumption has infected 116 people from 25 states and resulted in 23 ...

Food poisoning affects millions of people in the UK every year, and the risk rises during the Christmas period. Large family meals, raw poultry, packed fridges and buffet food all increase the chances ...

As the Yuletide and new year holidays gradually wind down, experts have cautioned that leaving dirty dishes soaking overnight ...

As temperatures continue to rise, so too does the risk of food poisoning. U.S. officials are currently investigating an upsurge of listeria cases linked to ready-to-eat foods such as sandwiches and ...