The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is continuing efforts to update scientific advice on foodborne parasites. A ...

Foodborne illnesses are a significant public health concern worldwide, with parasitic infections being a major contributor to this burden. Meat consumption is a common practice in many cultures, with ...

Bacteria linked to cat faeces found in ready-to-eat salad bags, amid an alarming rise in food poisoning outbreaks.

The parasite is typically contracted through undercooked meat or exposure to cat feces. Although the immune system typically keeps the infection in check, the parasite can lie dormant in the brain ...

Some parasites can infect human eyes. Without treatment, these infections can lead to eye pain, vision problems, and in some cases, blindness. Parasites are organisms that live in, or on, another ...

The danger isn’t in the food itself, but in how it’s prepared. When fish is eaten raw or unfrozen, any parasites inside can survive and infect whoever eats it.

Keep raw meat, poultry, seafood, and their juices away from other foods Use a meat thermometer to make sure that foods are cooked to an appropriate internal temperature When choosing food: Do not have ...

Food microbiologists explain how to ensure different proteins, such as beef, chicken and pork, are prepared safely ...

Keith Warriner, a food safety expert and food science professor at the University of Guelph, explains while there are lots of ...

As Americans prepare to celebrate the nation’s 249th birthday this Fourth of July, millions will gather for cookouts, parades and fireworks. But with ...