Food poisoning, also known as foodborne illness, is caused by the contamination of food by disease-causing agents (pathogens) such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and natural toxins from molds and ...

Tomatoes have been implicated in this outbreak, but many other foods, such as raw meat and poultry, can spread salmonella and other kinds of bacteria. Food borne illnesses result in more than 300,000 ...

A professor of immunology and microbiology shares tips to keep unwanted guests — bacteria — away from your holiday gatherings ...

Almost 20 confirmed cases of food poisoning have been linked to food served at a restaurant in Wales. Results show that 19 ...

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, ...

Have you ever experienced food poisoning when none of your dining mates got sick from the same meal? It’ll make you question whether you really have food poisoning at all. But as it turns out, it’s ...

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 ...

The stomach cramps started innocently enough after dinner, dismissed as typical indigestion from eating too quickly. Within hours, what seemed like minor discomfort escalated into violent illness that ...

When handled correctly, rice poses no safety concerns. Follow these key practices to prevent Bacillus cereus contamination.

Telling the difference in symptoms between food poisoning and a stomach bug can be tough. That’s because both conditions bring on nausea, vomiting, and those dreaded stomach cramps. But knowing ...