We all know that freezing foods can make them safer to consume in the long run, but you might have always wondered why.

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While food poisoning can spread quickly on a cruise, there are precautions you can take to avoid it. The simplest and most ...

During the holidays, the changes in your meal habits, new dishes possibly being prepared , unexpected time schedules and ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Having a picnic or cookout at a park or a beach is a great summer tradition, but the warm weather can quickly turn tasty treats into nasty bacteria. Consumer Reports food safety ...

A microbiologist explains why Christmas food is riskier than we realise, and how to keep your holiday both joyful and safe.

A large study shows how everyday food choices shape gut bacteria linked to weight, blood sugar, and overall health.

Imagine a group of bacteria teaming up like a gang, creating a fortress around them. This is essentially what bacterial biofilms are – a tough, sticky barrier that makes them incredibly difficult to ...

If it seems like every time you check the news there’s yet another recall or alert about large numbers of people getting sick from eating a particular food, you’re not imagining things. There was a 41 ...

Common food bacteria could be rewired to produce more vitamins—and "help to transform nutrition and medicine." This is the discovery of scientists at Rice University who have revealed how a bacterium ...

Christmas is a time of joyous gatherings, abundant feasts, and cherished traditions in Jamaica. From glazed ham and curried ...

EACH year Brits preparing food during the Christmas period make kitchen shortcuts that can have potentially dangerous effects ...