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Charcuterie and grazing boards have exploded in popularity over the past few years, appearing everywhere from weddings and holiday parties…
Potlucks and community food fundraisers are beloved traditions. They bring people together to share recipes, enjoy homemade meals, and raise…
The parasite Toxoplasma gondii infects nearly one-third of people worldwide, often without causing noticeable symptoms. For pregnant women, however, this common pathogen…
Major Sources of Foodborne Illness in the United States: Pathogens, Foods, and Contributing Factors
By Kit Redwine
Foodborne illness remains a significant public health challenge in the United States, with an estimated 48 million illnesses and 3,000 deaths…
Many people have stood in front of the refrigerator, holding a container of yogurt or a carton of milk, squinting…
Food poisoning is often thought of as a short term illness. A few days of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach…
City health officials confirmed on July 25, 2025 that a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases had emerged in Central Harlem.…
Recent months have seen multiple high-profile Salmonella outbreaks and recalls linked to nuts and nut-derived products, highlighting persistent food safety…
Rotavirus, a double-stranded RNA virus belonging to the Reoviridae family, is a leading global cause of severe gastroenteritis in infants…
Outbreak Scope and Demographics Public health officials are tracking a multistate Salmonella outbreak involving four strains – Enteritidis, Indiana, London, and Mbandaka…