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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
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…
Cooking no longer needs to feel like a chore or a rigid science experiment. For millennials who love food, parents…
There’s something nostalgic about sneaking a spoonful of cookie dough straight from the mixing bowl. For many, it’s a guilty…