A sharp rise in colorectal cancer among adults younger than 50 has renewed focus on diet, food safety and other lifestyle risks, underscoring the complex web of environmental and behavioral influences on long-term health.
Colorectal cancer, the third most common cancer worldwide, has increased sharply in younger adults over the
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An analysis of Salmonella in Germany has revealed an overall decline but an increase in imported cases and unknown types of the pathogen.
German national surveillance data on salmonellosis from 2012 to 2023 were analyzed. A total of 160,782 cases of salmonellosis were reported in this timeframe, with seasonal peaks
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Scientists have reported a substantial increase in non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections in England in recent years.
A study assessed how trends have been affected by factors such as increased use of PCR at hospital laboratory level. Audits in 2022 and 2023 identified 40 of about 100 labs reporting the PCR
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A study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology has identified Bacillus velezensis, a bacterial agent commonly used in agriculture, as the cause of a foodborne outbreak because of rope spoilage in cakes, marking the first documented case of illness linked to this biocontrol strain.
The outbreak occurred on May 12
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Countries have revealed their national focus areas, ranging from allergens to supplements and additives, as part of a Europe-wide food safety initiative.
For the Safe2EatEU campaign, organized by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Spain highlighted allergens, Croatia looked at supplements, and Italy drew attention to foodborne illness from products
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People in the Netherlands have been advised not to eat home-produced eggs because of high amounts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) said it is not possible to tell the amount of PFAS in an egg from a visual inspection.
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An expert has urged vigilance to keep ever-changing and emerging viruses out of food.
Jeffrey LeJeune said it is not possible to predict the type, timing or location of the emergence of the next important foodborne virus. However, actions and behaviors related to personal and food hygiene, sanitation and safe
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Scientists have described the types of illness suffered by people who sought medical care during the latest soccer world cup in Qatar.
Researchers retrieved stool testing data from attendees of the 2022 FIFA World Cup as well as long-term residents and Qatari nationals.
Qatar hosted the FIFA World Cup from
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Girl Scout cookies, beloved for varieties like Thin Mints and Samoas, draw millions of buyers annually, but a 2024 study and lawsuit have raised concerns about heavy metals, pesticides, and sustainability, challenging the treat’s wholesome reputation.
A 2024 study conducted by GMOScience and Moms Across America analyzed 25 Girl Scout
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A new study published April 2 in Nature, digs into how the brain ties flavors to sickness, revealing a process that mirrors human reactions to foodborne illness.
Led by Christopher Zimmerman and Ilana Witten, both from Princeton University’s Neuroscience Institute, the research explores how mice learn to avoid harmful
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