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The Challenge of Contamination Fresh produce can be contaminated by water, soil amendments, wildlife, or human handling during cultivation.…
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are carbon-based toxic chemicals that resist environmental degradation, bioaccumulate in living organisms, and transport globally through…
Prions, abbreviated from “proteinaceous infectious particles”, are misfolded proteins capable of transmitting their abnormal shape to normal cellular proteins, triggering…
The World Health Organization (WHO) serves as the cornerstone of international efforts to combat foodborne diseases, which sicken 600 million people…
New research has examined how long influenza viruses, including the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain, remain viable in unpasteurized milk. The…
Foodborne illnesses have repeatedly altered the course of human history, from determining military outcomes to fueling social panics. Ancient accounts…
In an interconnected food system where produce crosses continents before reaching plates, international collaboration is essential to combat foodborne pathogens.…
Established in 1995 following a deadly E. coli O157 outbreak linked to contaminated hamburgers, which caused over 700 confirmed infections and…
Clostridioides difficile, commonly known as C. diff, is a bacterium that has long been associated with healthcare settings, particularly among hospitalized…
Food recalls happen more frequently than many consumers realize. Whether it’s a batch of spinach contaminated with E. coli, ground…