Bacteria that lurk in food can make that food delicious or deadly. Why is it that some bacteria in food are safe and even beneficial, while others are harmful and can cause illness? "Over millions of ...

You will likely have heard of probiotics. These are live microorganisms that, when consumed in sufficient amounts, can ...

These products have been found to be contaminated with harmful bacteria, including Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, and ...

Common kitchen foods may be damaging your gut health without you knowing it. A nutrition expert reveals four surprising ...

Dirty pet bowls can spread harmful bacteria, risking illness for pets and people alike.

This article originally appeared on Undark. As a teenager growing up in Nigeria, Helen Onyeaka was obsessed with microorganisms. The tiny lifeforms, which include bacteria and yeast, can be grown ...

The European Commission has named the labs that will lead work on bacteria, parasites, and viruses. The European Reference Laboratories (EURLs) are for food- and water-borne bacteria, food- and ...

They might seem harmless, but experts say these common foods could be behind your bloating, heartburn, and unpredictable ...

If it seems like every time you check the news there’s yet another recall or alert about large numbers of people getting sick from eating a particular food, you’re not imagining things. There was a 41 ...

An unusual recall is affecting a product that was initially pulled from shelves in February 2025. The Food & Drug ...

While some old-school cooking techniques are best left in the past, it's always fun to realize that humans still rely on the same food techniques we've used since the beginnings of settled and ...