Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Inspection found no problem at Oklahoma ice cream plant

Days after a foodborne illness was linked to Blue Bell ice cream products, a state inspection of an Oklahoma plant later tied to the infection praised the facility for having no violations and doing a "great job," according ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Number of people sickened in listeria case grows

The number of people sickened by a foodborne illness linked to some Blue Bell ice cream products has grown to include three others in Texas, according to federal health authorities.

Medical research

Gut microbes affect MicroRNA response to bacterial infection

When it comes to fighting off pathogens like Listeria, your best allies may be the billions of microorganisms that line your gut, according to new research published in mBio, the online open-access journal of the American ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Researchers make discovery in fight against food pathogen

University of Wyoming researchers have discovered a substance that greatly increases the survival of listeria monocytogenes, a food-borne bacterial pathogen that contaminates processed meat and milk products, as well as fresh ...

Health

Have yourself a food-safe Christmas

It's that time of the year. Tables get decorated, fridges get loaded and we gather in the spirit of the most wonderful season of all. From salads to desserts, Christmas is a time of variety in foods, and a heaven for our ...

Medical research

Study reveals how Listeria breaches the placenta

A gut bacterium called Listeria (Listeria monocytogenes), which is often found in soft cheese, is known to present a risk to pregnant women. Listeria uses distinct tactics to breach the intestine and the placenta, using a ...

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