In this short, durian is explored as one of Indonesia’s most recognizable tropical fruits. Known for its strong aroma and rich texture, it often creates mixed reactions among first-time tasters. The ...

A multi-country outbreak of Salmonella has sickened 50 people with suspicions again falling on sprout seeds from Italy. According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the ...

Health officials in Finland are searching for the source of a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 30 people. The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and Finnish Food Authority ...

LOS ANGELES — Joyride, a candy manufacturer, is launching three confectionery innovations. Joyride fruit chews features individually-wrapped candies filled with juice. The candies are offered in ...

A recent Salmonella outbreak tied to a beverage cooler is serving as a reminder that foodborne illness risks can come from unexpected places, especially during outdoor events. According to Kansas ...

Peanut butter and chocolate lovers are celebrating a Buc-ee’s treat that’s the size of a hockey puck. The Buc-ee's OverBite Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter candy is made of a dark chocolate bar bearing ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a salmonella outbreak in more than a dozen states. Worse, the outbreak appears to be linked to a strain of the bacterium that may be ...

An outbreak of hantavirus aboard the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius has so far sickened eight people, killing three of them. Five of these cases are confirmed and three are suspected, and as information ...

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is declaring a formal end to the Upstate measles outbreak that totaled 997 cases from October 2025 through March ...

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...

Florida has started a 2-year pilot program restricting SNAP benefits from being used on candy, soda, energy drinks and prepared desserts. The new policy is part of a Make America Healthy Again ...