Foodborne Illness - Page 2

July 9, 2026

Parasitic infection causing ‘explosive’ stomach illness exceeds 1,000 cases in northern state

More than 1,000 cyclosporiasis cases have been diagnosed in Michigan and Ohio as the CDC races to identify the source of the parasitic outbreak.

July 2, 2026

Mystery parasite leaves Americans battling ‘explosive' illness as CDC investigates

The CDC reports 145 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases across 17 states as the parasitic outbreak season climbs, with 20 patients hospitalized so far.

June 24, 2026

Arby’s manager charged with felony poisoning after customer claims tainted food caused herpes infection

An Oklahoma Arby's manager faces a felony poisoning charge after police say surveillance video allegedly showed her spitting into a customer's food.

June 5, 2026

Scientists say you've been throwing away perfectly good meat because of one common mistake

A group of scientists says sell-by dates on meat are overly conservative and are using predictive microbial modeling to extend shelf life and reduce food waste.

June 2, 2026

If you cracked an egg by accident, is it still safe to eat? Experts weigh in

A food safety attorney says cracked eggs should be discarded due to Salmonella risk, while a food science professor says the size of the crack matters.

May 8, 2026

Highly contagious norovirus spreads on cruise ship, sickening over 100 passengers and crew

Over 100 people fell ill with norovirus on a Caribbean Princess cruise, according to a CDC report, with symptoms including diarrhea and vomiting.

May 3, 2026

Four common kitchen habits that chefs say home cooks need to stop doing immediately

Professional chefs say these four common kitchen mistakes, including cross-contamination and dull knives, put home cooks at risk of injury and illness.

April 24, 2026

Monkey carcass, illegal meat seized at US airports as officials warn of disease threats

U.S. airports are seeing a surge in illegal meat seizures, and officials discovered a monkey carcass at O'Hare and prohibited hot dogs at Miami International Airport.

February 5, 2026

New Mexico newborn dies from Listeria infection after mother drank raw milk while pregnant: state officials

Newborn dies from Listeria infection likely linked to mother drinking raw milk during pregnancy, according to New Mexico health officials who renewed warnings.

December 21, 2025

What food safety experts say they won't order when dining out at restaurants

Experts warn that foods like salads and sprouts carry serious foodborne illness risks — and several attorneys who have litigated major outbreaks say they avoid them.