Food poisoning is often brushed off as something minor — a “stomach bug,” a bad takeaway, or an inconvenience that will pass ...

The stomach cramps started innocently enough after dinner, dismissed as typical indigestion from eating too quickly. Within hours, what seemed like minor discomfort escalated into violent illness that ...

A color enhanced transmission electron micrograph shows a listeria bacterium in tissue. This pathogen is the third-leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the United States. Infections are ...

A new report has found more lead in paint in D.C. General, D.C.'s largest homeless shelter, days after two children living at the shelter tested positive for elevated lead levels. Lead is toxic and ...

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Many people around the world suffer from food poisoning, a condition that occurs after consuming contaminated food or beverages.Symptoms of food poisoning may appear in some people immediately after ...

Cereulide is a toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus. It is most commonly linked to food poisoning, especially when foods like cooked rice or pasta are improperly stored. One important ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KSWB/KUSI) — California health officials are urging the public to avoid foraging for wild mushrooms after a dangerous outbreak of amatoxin poisoning led to severe illnesses — ...