A kitchen sponge can look perfectly clean, smell normal, and still be carrying bacteria capable of causing food poisoning. Researchers in Germany have found that common pathogens, including Salmonella ...

If you’ve been avoiding salad this summer, you’re probably not alone, but Consumer Reports says salad doesn't have to come ...

With several summer food staples hit by contamination, consumers may wonder why there seem to be so many outbreaks.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Shutterstock. A shocking 600 million people globally fall ill from contaminated food every year. Foodborne illnesses ...

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in common foodborne bacteria such as Salmonella and Campylobacter continues to be a public health concern across Europe, according to a new joint report from the ...

Researchers have found that nanoplastics make foodborne bacteria like E. coli O157:H7 stronger, increasing their dangers to people. According to the report, nanoplastics are everywhere. The ...

Six people have died due to a multistate outbreak of listeria linked to recalled prepared pasta meals sold at major grocery chains, including Albertsons, Kroger, Sprouts Farmers Market and Trader ...

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have discovered 45 new toxins produced by Salmonella bacteria, some of which are associated with foodborne infections. The study was ...

Many parasitic infections can cause “severe and long-lasting health problems” after the initial illness, a doctor told ...

Foodborne botulism is a potentially deadly condition that’s caused by eating food contaminated with botulinum toxin, a potent toxin that attacks the body’s nervous system. The disease is incredibly ...

A doctor answers common questions on the Salmonella jalapeño outbreak and explains why food borne illnesses continue to rise in America.