Risk ranking has identified Salmonella, Cronobacter, and E. coli as the main microbial hazards in infant formula. Eight risk ranking steps and seven criteria were used to rank 34 microbiological ...

A multistate outbreak of salmonella infections is likely linked to raw oysters, according to the CDC. Dr. Leana Wen explains what to do to reduce chances of illness.

Testing of plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy products in England has found the majority of them are safe from a microbial point of view. A study assessed the microbiological safety and ...

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

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 teams share essential ...

The microscopic world within our food has long intrigued scientists. Complex microbiomes within what we eat influence our own ...

A study about office microwaves may have some people rethinking the leftover food they eat for lunch. Researchers examined the differences in bacteria present in domestic spaces such as a home; in ...