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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

GBS begins with tingling or numbness in the feet and hands, followed by muscle weakness and difficulty moving joints.

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 ...

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.

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

With the grilling season officially starting Memorial weekend, Carver County Public Health and Carver County University of Minnesota Extension are partnering to encourage residents to handle food ...

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.