Foodborne Illness
Send our regards to your stomach.
Stomach Flu vs. Food Poisoning: Is It Possible to Tell Symptoms Apart?
Regardless, we feel for you (and your bathroom).
By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Kerri Glassner, DO
What’s the Deal With Raw Milk—And Is It Safe to Drink?
Unpasteurized dairy is having a moment, but experts say the health risks aren’t worth it.
By Ashia Aubourg and Caroline Tien
Are ‘Triple-Washed’ Bagged Greens Really Safe to Eat Without Rinsing?
If you’re feeling freaked out about all the recent food recalls, read this.
By Ashia Aubourg
How to Host a Summer Picnic Without Giving Everyone Food Poisoning
A little prep can go a long way to keep your spread safe in warmer temps.
By Ashia Aubourg
Here’s the Biggest Reason for Foodborne Illness at Restaurants
Undercooked ingredients aren’t the only thing that can make people really sick.
By Ali Francis
Sorry to Ruin Your Summer, but Raw Oysters Can Lead to Shit Attacks—And Worse
Here's how likely you are to get seriously sick.
By Ashia Aubourg
Check Your Pantry: 4 Popular Types of Flour Were Recalled Due to Salmonella
Toss these Gold Medal products ASAP.
By Maggie O'Neill
More Than 20 Bagged Lettuces and Salad Kits Have Been Recalled Over Listeria Concerns
If you have any of these products in your fridge, you need to throw them out ASAP.
By Maggie O'Neill
Norovirus Can Spread Through Food—Here Are the Most Common Sources to Know
Cases of the super-contagious stomach bug are on the rise.
By Korin Miller
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52,000+ Pounds of Charcuterie Meats Have Been Recalled Due to Listeria Risk
The affected products were sent to stores nationwide.
By Maggie O'Neill
5 Ways to Avoid Getting a Nasty Little Stomach Bug From Your Thanksgiving Meal
Because your family should be gathered around the table, not the toilet.
By Korin Miller
A Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats and Cheeses Is Making People Really Sick
It’s led to at least 13 hospitalizations, one death, and a pregnancy loss in six states so far.
By Maggie O'Neill
What to Know About Norovirus, the Nasty Stomach Flu That’s Becoming More Common
It can make you “miserably sick,” experts say. Here’s how to avoid it.
By Korin Miller
Check Your Fridge, Friends: 25 Brands of Cheese Were Just Recalled
The products were sold at Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Giant, and others.
By Maggie O'Neill
More Than 200 Cases of a Bottled Starbucks Drink Have Been Recalled
They may have been contaminated with metal fragments, the FDA said.
By Maggie O'Neill
The E. Coli Outbreak in the Midwest Is Getting Worse, With 38 People Hospitalized So Far
Some have also developed a rare form of kidney failure.
By Maggie O'Neill
Nearly 350,000 Pounds of Blue Diamond Almonds Have Been Recalled Due to Salmonella
The affected almonds were sold in bulk.
By Maggie O'Neill
CDC Warns ‘Fast-Moving’ E. Coli Outbreak May Be Linked to Wendy’s Sandwiches
So far 37 illnesses and 10 hospitalizations have been reported.
By Maggie O'Neill
Over 13,000 Pounds of Frozen Pizza Recalled Due to Potential Metal Contamination
Thankfully, no injuries or illnesses have been reported yet.
By Korin Miller
Oat Milk, Protein Shakes, and Several Other Beverages Recalled Due to Bacteria Concerns
Big-name brands like Oatly, Premier Protein, and Stumptown have been impacted.
By Korin Miller
Food Safety Experts Are Begging You to Stop Washing Your Raw Chicken Already
It’s necessary like 0% of the time.
By Stephanie Watson and Cassie ShortsleeveMedically reviewed by Payal K. Patel, MD
Daily Harvest Recalls Lentil Crumbles Following Reports of Severe Illness
Multiple people reportedly had to be hospitalized.
By Maggie O'Neill
Cheese Is Being Recalled in 9 States Due to Listeria Concerns
Here are the products you should toss.
By Maggie O'Neill