food poisoning

  by Primrose Freestone, The Conversation edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes Credit: Antoni Shkraba Studio from Pexels Food poisoning affects millions of people in the UK every year, and the risk rises during the Christmas period. Large family meals, raw poultry, packed fridges and buffet food all increase the chances of contamination. In […]

by Lisa Cuchara, The Conversation edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes Credit: RDNE Stock project from Pexels Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and feasting. However, amid the joy of gathering and indulging in delicious food, it is essential to keep food safety in mind. Foodborne illnesses can quickly put a damper on

Summer is the time for grilling, but as cooking moves from the kitchen to the patio, unwelcome bacterial guests can tag along for dinner. While most bacteria are actually beneficial, certain germs can grow on food and cause foodborne illness, or food poisoning, when eaten. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 48 million people