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 ...

Helminths are potentially common in fresh food and pork worldwide A “Top Ten” list identifying the food-borne parasites of greatest global concern has been released by FAO, and new guidelines ...

From E. coli traced to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounders to mass recalls of frozen waffles due to listeria risk, ...

Jan. 21, 2025 — Smaller poops from smaller birds carry very low risk of foodborne pathogens on farms ... Toxoplasma Gondii Parasite Uses Unconventional Method to Make Proteins for Evasion ...

a potential foodborne parasite. A global study uncovers the risks lurking in our produce and calls for stronger hygiene measures. Study: Edible plants as significant sources of Blastocystis spp.

Microbes or chemical contaminants may enter the food chain at any point from farm to fork, causing foodborne illnesses. Different factors such as an individual's susceptibility and a microbe’s ...

If you didn't know already, bacteria, viruses, parasites, and toxins are typical offenders when it comes to foodborne sickness. Although handling and preparation techniques can go a long way ...

ACCIDENTAL HOST—The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease reveals the frightening spread of a foodborne parasite that invades human brains and now thrives in tropical areas of five continents ...

Foodborne illnesses are usually infectious or toxic in nature and often invisible to the plain eye, caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemical substances entering the body through ...

After hundreds of Canadians fell ill at a Mexican resort, experts warn that contaminated food and water can lead to serious illnesses.