The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has issued a call for data and experts relating to parasites in food.

Helminths are potentially common in fresh food and pork worldwide A “Top Ten” list identifying the food-borne parasites of greatest global concern has been released by FAO, and new guidelines ...

ACCIDENTAL HOST—The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease reveals the frightening spread of a foodborne parasite that invades human brains and now thrives in tropical areas of five continents ...

An outbreak of cyclospora has been spreading in North Carolina in recent months, according to the state health department.

Infections from the parasites typically occur through ingestion of contaminated fish, crustaceans, or plants carrying the larvae of trematodes. It is estimated that about 100 species of foodborne ...

The University of Delaware Food Science Program presents educational materials to teach the science of foodborne illness, prevention, and outbreak resolution. The materials were developed by UD food ...

Foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning, happens when people eat contaminated food caused by bacteria, viruses, ...

Parties, family dinners, and other gatherings where food is served are all part of the holiday cheer. But the joy can change to misery if food makes you or others ill.

Salmonella, EHEC and noroviruses, campylobacter or listeria – there are numerous bacteria, viruses and parasites that can be transmitted to humans via food and can cause foodborne infections.