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El Tapatio Giardia Outbreak

The news is reporting that the restaurant at the center of a Giardia Outbreak in Hopkins County, Kentucky has been…

15 hours ago

Scientists Develop Nanocage-Based Filter That Removes Harmful PFAS from Water

Scientists from the University of Buffalo have developed a type of nanocage-based filter that has successfully removed PFAS from water.…

4 weeks ago

New Study Finds Antimicrobial Resistance Makes Infections 10 Times More Deadly

A recent study found a shocking statistic about antimicrobial resistance and mortality rate. Based on accumulated data, scientists find that…

4 weeks ago

How Does Listeria Get into Ice Cream?

Summer is here. This is my absolute favorite time of the year but for some not so obvious reasons. My…

1 month ago

Food Poisoning Deaths and Hospitalizations Doubled in 2024, Says Food for Thought Report

A recent Food for Thought report announced foodborne illnesses in 2024 increased significantly over the previous year. Even scarier, the…

1 month ago

Wet Markets Offer Fresh Access to Seafood, But Are They Safer?

Wet markets are hugely popular in places around the world. When it comes to seafood, its popularity is even growing…

1 month ago

Safely Baking Your Own Bread

Let's look at another hot topic today-- baking bread at home. Today, we will look at safely baking your own…

1 month ago

Common Foods That Trigger Guillain-Barré Syndrome and How to Avoid This Dangerous Complication

Guillain-Barré Syndrome is the little-known complication of foodborne illness. What is scarier than food poisoning? Food poisoning that causes paralysis!…

1 month ago

Scientists Find Connection Between Nutrition and Antibiotic Resistance, Supporting the Feed a Cold and Starve a Fever Adage

Science gives merit to grandmothers everywhere, potentially proving the old adage, feed a cold and starve a fever principle. Well.…

1 month ago

What To Do When Severe Food Poisoning Strikes

Severe food poisoning goes beyond the mild inconvenience of minor food poisoning. For many with healthy immune systems and mild…

1 month ago