Global warming has made it easier for bacteria and other germs to contaminate the food supply, and this little-discussed ...

Microbes or chemical contaminants may enter the food chain at any point from farm to fork, causing foodborne illnesses. Different factors such as an individual's susceptibility and a microbe’s ...

A study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology has identified Bacillus velezensis, a bacterial agent commonly ...

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating ... as the cause of a foodborne outbreak because of rope spoilage in cakes, marking the first documented case of illness linked to this biocontrol ...

The agency is being less transparent about foodborne illness outbreaks and planning to end routine inspections of many foods.

Irradiation destroys disease-causing bacteria and reduces the risk of food borne illnesses. While it need not sterilise the food – it is still necessary to handle and cook the food properly - ...

The study defines biosensors as analytical devices that convert biological reactions into measurable signals, such as changes ...