Foodborne Illness
Find the latest stories, news, and expert advice about foodborne illnesses, including medical research on symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
Holiday Safety: Preventing Foodborne Illness
During the holiday, we may be dining out more while shopping, or as we spend time in celebration. So, how can we prevent food poisoning during the holidays?
The Latest
Recall Alert: 80+ Tons of Ground Beef May Be Contaminated with E. Coli
Check your freezers — this is one nasty cause of food poisoning.
Steer Clear of Romaine Lettuce: An E. Coli Outbreak
The CDC is advising consumers not to eat romaine lettuce due to a multi-state outbreak of food poisoning caused by E. coli and linked to the produce.
Don't Gobble: Raw Turkey Products Recalled
The CDC, USDA, and public health officials in a number of states are investigating an outbreak of drug-resistant *Salmonella* linked to raw turkey products.
A Possible Antidote to Deadly Botulism
Researchers have identified a compound that strongly inhibits botulinum neurotoxin, the most toxic compound known and potential bioweapon without an antidote.
Is There Salmonella in Your Goldfish and Crackers?
The FDA is working with a number of companies on a voluntary recall of certain products due to possible Salmonella contamination, including crackers.
97 Percent of Us Don't Wash Our Hands Properly Before Eating
People fail to wash their hands correctly before eating a whopping 97 percent of the time, raising the risk for cross-contamination of foods and kitchen surfaces and spreading foodborne illness, according to the U.S.D.A.
E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other U.S. health agencies are continuing to investigate a multi-state outbreak of E. coli (Escherichia coli) that has sickened at least 98 people.
Is That Safe to Eat?
It’s not just what you eat that can pose a health danger, but also how it’s prepared. Take this quiz to test your food safety smarts.
Listeria in Your Kitchen?
Learn what this harmful bacteria is and how you can help prevent it in your home.
INFOGRAPHIC: Foodborne Outbreaks
The recent outbreak of salmonella in some brands of Trader Joe’s peanut butter and their subsequent recall, begs the question of what exactly happens before a product is recalled off the shelves due to a foodborne contaminant. It turns out, a whole l...