Most of us grab frozen vegetables or ice cream from grocery store freezers without a second thought. We trust that freezing ...

Bacteria in food can make you seriously ill, which is why it is so important for the facilities that produce your food to ...

Researchers from the Netherlands are part of a team studying pathogens in plant-based products. Scientists will genetically characterize pathogenic bacteria in plant-based products and map their ...

Analysis of a common preservative used to kill pathogens in food shows that it affects beneficial bacteria as well, threatening the healthy balance of the gut microbiome. Food manufacturers often add ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Warmer temperatures are impacting the food supply and its safety, experts warned amid an outbreak of E. coli that has struck McDonald's Quarter Pounders. Experts said pathogens—the ...

Researchers show how advanced sequencing and natural compounds are shaping the ongoing fight against deadly foodborne diseases, from Listeria hiding in biofilms to frankincense smoke killing harmful ...

Food manufacturers often add preservatives to food products to keep them fresh. A primary purpose of these preservatives is to kill microbes that could break down and otherwise spoil the food. Common ...