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Cyclospora cayetanensis, a microscopic parasite, has become a recurring source of foodborne illness outbreaks linked to fresh produce. Despite advances…

If you’re one of the more than 90 unlucky souls who thought a meal at popular restaurant Aladdin Mediterranean in…

Production: Risks at the Source Contamination often begins during agricultural production. Pathogens from animal manure can transfer to crops through…

Foraging for wild plants, mushrooms, and berries offers a connection to nature, but it carries significant risks. Misidentification of species…

Food safety training for food service workers is a critical component of public health protection, ensuring that meals served to…

Thawing frozen meat might seem like a simple task, but doing it the wrong way can lead to dangerous foodborne…

Parenting is a marathon inside a funhouse mirror, where time warps and you swear dinner was five minutes ago, even…

The intersection of foodborne illnesses and allergic reactions has become a focal point in public health, driving increased awareness of…

Solid organ transplant recipients face heightened risks of foodborne infections due to immunosuppressive therapies, which reduce the body’s ability to…

Food safety practices play a critical role in minimizing food waste, which accounts for approximately 30–40% of the U.S. food…