Food recall statistics in Finland show the number of recalls exceeded 300 in 2024. According to data collected by the Finnish Food Authority ...

Reports of most major pathogens increased in Switzerland in 2024 and the country continued to battle a serious Listeria ...

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Why are foodborne infections more common in the summer, and what are food safety practices that everyone should follow?

First, the good news: While food poisoning symptoms can linger for up to a week, Dr. Dasgupta says most cases clear up in a ...

A top doctor has revealed the four foods she refuses to touch while dining out, for fears of contamination that could cause life-threatening infections.

Antimicrobial vinyl flooring is revolutionizing healthcare and elder care spaces by offering enhanced hygiene, safety, and infection control capabilities. The integration of antimicrobial technology ...

Norovirus GII.17 accounted for < 10% of outbreaks in the US 2022-23 season, but rose to 75% during the 2024-25 season, passing the number of GII.4 outbreaks.

Whether the upcoming norovirus season will surge early again this year may be anyone’s guess. But, scientists say there’s a new strain to worry about (Getty Images for NYCWFF) ...

In previous years, the U.S. saw norovirus outbreaks increase around December, which marked the start of the season of the virus. Between 2011 and 2024, GII.4 viruses caused less than 50% of US ...

Bacterial pathogenesis is the process by which bacteria infect and cause disease in a host. Not all bacteria are pathogens and have the ability for pathogenesis (also known as virulence). Ryan et ...