46 m. ago Outbreak of bacteria 'never before reported in UK' leaves diners in hospital

The outbreak saw 29 people suffer serious food poisoning symptoms after eating at Palm by H20 in Coventry - the business has been ordered to pay a fine

Science

5 h. ago ‘Oysters are a risk, as is raw meat’: why you get food poisoning – and how to avoid it

Several kinds of bacteria can give you an upset stomach. Here is how to steer clear of the worst offenders, and what to do if they do make it throughMany people in the modern world, it’s probably fair to say, do not take food poisoning particularly seriously. Yes, most folks wash their hands after handling raw chicken and use different chopping boards for beef and green beans – but who among us can honestly say we’ve never used the same tongs for an entire barbecue or left a storage box of cooked rice on the sideboard for a couple of hours? Ignore that rhetorical question for a moment, though – before you comment that of course everyone should do all those things, let’s talk about what’s happening in your body when it all goes horribly wrong.At the risk of stating the obvious, food poisoning occurs when you eat food contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses or toxins – but that doesn’t mean it always works the same way. “Some bacteria, such as Bacillus cereus – sometimes found in ...

Events

4 d. ago Sick 'raw meat' bloke arrested for tucking into dead hog right next to Trump resort

Police determined there was probable cause to charge the man with criminal mischief for creating a “potential biohazard” by spilling blood onto the pavement

Events

5 d. ago Health officials warn of 'growing threat' in update on deadly outbreak caused by lettuce

Salad leaves in pre-packed sandwiches were the likely cause of a major food poisoning outbreak

Events

5 d. ago Inside poison pub where dozens were left with horror diarrhoea after Sunday lunch

Public Health Wales investigated a pub after 43 people became ill after tucking into meals at the 'cosy' restaurant - a food poisoning organism was found by officials

Events

5 d. ago Many fall ill after being poisoned by Welsh pub's Sunday lunch

An investigation found that the illness was caused by a food poisoning organism known as clostridium perfringens

Politics

2 w. ago Spring rolls recalled from major supermarket over food poisoning fears

The Food Standards Association (FSA) deemed the product ‘unsafe to consume’

Politics

2 w. ago Asda issues urgent 'do not eat' warning on popular side dish over fears it could cause food poisoning

The supermarket Asda has issued a 'do not eat' warning for one of their popular side dishes.

Events

2 w. ago Asda issues urgent 'do not eat' warning for snack over food poisoning fears

The supermarket has recalled a popular food item over safety concerns, telling customers to return the product to stores for a refund

Events

2 w. ago The common Thanksgiving cooking mistakes that you should never make

It’s essential to keep food safety in mind amid the joy of the holiday

Politics

3 w. ago How to properly prep a turkey to deep fry and avoid an explosion on Thanksgiving

Raw meat can be anywhere from 56% to 73% water

Events

3 w. ago Revealed: The very popular (and surprising) holiday destinations where tourists are most at risk of food poisoning

It should have been a perfect evening; watching the Spanish sun slowly easing into the deep blue sea while eating dinner with a loved one.

Society

3 w. ago Family feared to have died from food poisoning during Turkey holiday were 'most likely' killed by hotel chemical agent, investigators say

The family of four had become violently sick at their hotel in Istanbul last Wednesday, just two days after travelling there from Hamburg, Germany .

Events

3 w. ago Cruel twist of fate after entire family died on Turkey holiday from 'toxic spray'

It was initially believed to be food poisoning, but after an investigation, officials now believe gases from a poisonous pesticide wafted into the family’s hotel room

Events

3 w. ago The common cooking mistakes you should never make on Thanksgiving

Foodborne illnesses sicken 48 million Americans, or one in six people, each year

Politics

3 w. ago Couple and their young children all die after suspected food poisoning during holiday to Turkey

The family-of-four fell violently ill at their hotel in Istanbul on November 11, just two days after travelling from Hamburg, Germany , to the Turkish capital.

Society