Every year, around 2.4 million people in the UK get food poisoning – mostly from viral or bacterial contamination. Most people recover within a few days without treatment, but not all are that lucky.

To some, the cannibal sandwich is a beloved regional delicacy. To others, it's an E. coli outbreak waiting to happen.

Maryn McKenna is an independent journalist and author specializing in public health, infectious disease and food policy. She explains how and why six new strains of E. coli were determined adulterants ...

E. coli is a bacterium found in both human and animal intestines, and while most strains are harmless, certain strains can cause infections that lead to a range of symptoms, especially in toddlers and ...

Jackie Gautsch an environmental specialist senior with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources uses a fluorometer to measure levels of phycocyanin, an indicator of cyanotoxins, as she collects water ...