A color enhanced transmission electron micrograph shows a listeria bacterium in tissue. This pathogen is the third-leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the United States. Infections are ...

In most cases, bacteria from contaminated kitchen tools may cause mild food poisoning symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea or stomach cramps.

Food poisoning is a widespread and preventable illness that affects millions of people. Food poisoning can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Poor food handling and preparation methods can ...

You wash your dishes every day, wipe down your counters, and think your kitchen is clean. But there’s one item sitting by your sink right now that’s harboring more bacteria than your toilet seat — and ...

RICE is such a mainstay of the Malaysian table, from nasi lemak to nasi goreng, that it is hard to imagine a meal without it.

Doctors warn that improperly stored cooked rice can cause food poisoning due to the bacteria Bacillus cereus. If rice is left ...