Throughout 2024, England’s reports of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli were up 26%, with confirmed cases rising to 2,544. Of these hundreds of cases, 564 were from the highly dangerous strain known as ...

Food poisoning happens when you eat food or drink water that’s been contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses or toxins. It ...

ATLANTA — Americans suffered a bit less food poisoning last year. There were significant drops in illnesses from shigella and the most dangerous form of E. coli, according to a government report ...

Food poisoning is among the most common acute digestive system illnesses—and it often affects children. Their immune systems are not fully developed, and their bodies react more sensitively to germs ...

As temperatures continue to rise, so too does the risk of food poisoning. U.S. officials are currently investigating an upsurge of listeria cases linked to ready-to-eat foods such as sandwiches and ...

Your good health habit could actually get you seriously sick — and you wouldn’t know until it’s too late. While experts unanimously agree that we should all be eating more fresh, whole foods, a food ...

Find out why leafy greens, particularly lettuce, are more susceptible to E. coli and how temperature plays a key role in bacterial survival.