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Most people know the name E. coli from news reports about food recalls and serious illnesses. It has a reputation…
Harvest Season Contamination: How Soil, Rain, and Equipment Spread Bacteria Harvest time is a double-edged sword. Acres of ripening produce,…
In May 2022, a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Senftenberg infections was linked to a food many people keep in their…
Large food courts — in malls, airports, and other mixed-use centers — are often taken for granted as safe and…
October 2025 — Sprouts Farmers Market has issued a voluntary recall of certain fresh, ready-to-eat pasta products after routine testing…
How to Safely Handle Ready-to-Eat Foods at Home: Protecting Yourself from Hidden Foodborne Risks The Hidden Danger in “Ready-to-Eat” Convenience…
Protecting Yourself and Your Family from Foodborne Illnesses at State Fairs and Festivals This Fall Fall in the United States…
In the realm of home food safety, the advice to “cook it thoroughly” has long been the cornerstone of preventing…
When a Common Infection Attacks: The Life-Threatening Complication of E. coli and Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
By Kit Redwine
In the landscape of foodborne illnesses, an infection with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) often begins as a painful but…
The Persistent Pathogen in America’s Most Popular Meat – Salmonella, the Ever-Present Bacteria in Chicken
By Kit Redwine
The Persistent Pathogen in America’s Most Popular Meat – the Challenge of Combatting Salmonella In the intricate world of food…