Researchers at Umeå University have recently developed a highly sensitive method for detecting bacterial spores—tough microorganisms that survive extreme conditions and can cause both food poisoning ...

(Nanowerk News) Bacterial spores are one of nature’s most resilient organisms. These tiny, seed-like structures form when bacteria enter a dormant state to survive unfavorable conditions. They can ...

Public health officials in Seattle are investigating a foodborne illness outbreak that affected 35 people during Thanksgiving ...

Bacterial spores—the hardy survival structures formed by certain bacterial species—are proving to be a game changer in the field of engineered living materials (ELMs). By embedding Bacillus spores ...

When left out, cooked rice can develop the dangerous bacteria, Bacillus cereus. Rice, even leftover rice, seems as harmless a food as any. While meat, seafood and produce are cited for causing ...

Infant botulism is a rare but treatable neurological condition caused by Clostridium botulinum spores growing inside a baby’s ...

Reheated rice syndrome, or fried rice syndrome, is food poisoning caused by the Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) bacterium. Symptoms can include vomiting and diarrhea. Reheated rice syndrome can happen if ...

ITHACA, N.Y. -- Cornell food scientists show that a standard quality test used for raw, organic milk is insufficient for distinguishing between specific groups of bacteria, suggesting that the ...

A botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart infant formula has affected at least 39 babies across 18 states, with some requiring hospitalization. The rare treatment BabyBIG, made from human antibodies, has ...