When the weather outside is frightful, one may believe that the back porch can double as a freezer. Here's what you need to ...

Researchers in ACS Central Science report how one of the most abundant gut bacteria responds to tetracyclines, a class of ...

Whether you're talking turkey or talking other frozen foods, "Per the USDA, there are three safe ways to thaw -- in the ...

Bacteria living in your mouth get to work as soon as you take your first bite or sip of something sweet. Consuming your sugar ...

Things can get hectic in the kitchen when you're chopping, frying, baking plus washing and drying up. But beware that germs ...

Those Thanksgiving leftovers in your fridge (if there are any) are starting to get a bit risky, according to experts.

Six people have died and 25 have been hospitalized across 18 states from illness caused by food contaminated with Listeria ...

As families across the nation prepare for Thanksgiving feasts, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing a strong reminder to prioritize food safety. With millions of turkeys heading to tables, ...

Spoilage bacteria - those that make food look or smell or feel gross - are different than pathogenic bacteria - those that make food dangerous to eat. So just because something is spoiled doesn’t mean ...

A few precautions as you prepare your Thanksgiving feast will help keep gastrointestinal distress out of your holiday gathering.

Listeria monocytogenes is a microscopic organism responsible for foodborne illnesses that frequently result in death. Recently published research shows how it can multiply up to seven-fold on food ...

Every year, around 600 million people are struck down by foodborne illnesses. The culprits are often common yet dangerous bacteria, such as E. coli and Salmonella, that thrive in undercooked or ...