Barbecues and picnics are summer staples — but they come with a side of risk. Foodborne pathogens like salmonella, E coli, Bacillus cereus and Staphylococcus aureus thrive in warm temperatures.

Foodborne illnesses peak during June, July and August, accounting for one-third of all such illnesses in the U.S.

About 80% of people have the fungus Candida albicans in their gut. Although most of the time it persists unnoticed for years, ...

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The monsoon season brings much-needed relief but also increases the risk of infections like diarrhea, dengue and flu.

Rinsing produce helps remove dirt, bacteria, pesticides, and other chemicals that can get on food during the harvesting and ...

HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. , July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Foodborne illness lawyer Jory Lange filed a third lawsuit in the El Tapatio Giardia outbreak. "A dozen people who got Giardia food poisoning ...

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins unveiled a modernized Midwestern Food Safety Laboratory in Missouri on Tuesday, at an event where she also rolled out a comprehensive plan to combat foodborne ...

Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas have created a portable food safety device they hope will one day be used at every level of the food industry — from processing facilities to home ...

From bacterial growth to falling hygiene in street foods, here are a few reasons why gut problems rise in the monsoon season.

Expert links chemical pesticides to increased foodborne illness risk by Zeina Mohammed, University of Virginia edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors' notes ...