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Food poisoning or foodborne illness can affect anyone who eats food contaminated by bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins, or other substances, but certain people are more likely to get sick or to have a serious illness.

In a food allergy, your immune system reacts to a certain food or ingredient as if it were harmful.

Salmonella can contaminate more than poultry and eggs. It sneaks its way into many foods— ground beef, pork, tomatoes, sprouts—even peanut butter. Learn what you can to make your food safer to eat.

Documenting trends—which illnesses are decreasing and increasing—is essential for monitoring our progress in reducing foodborne illness.

Norovirus spreads very easily and causes vomiting and diarrhea. There's no vaccine to prevent infection and no drug to treat it. Wash your hands often and follow simple tips to stay healthy.

Norovirus causes many people to become ill with vomiting and diarrhea each year. You can help protect yourself and others by washing your hands often and following simple tips to stay healthy.

Learn the risks and consequences of food poisoning in the fun new web series, Recipes for Disaster – a fictional cooking show where the host, Maria, unintentionally makes common food safety mistakes when preparing her dishes.

Autumn is a popular season for sporting events, and whether you are tailgating or channel surfing, chances are that barbeque chicken and spicy wings will make an appearance. Learn how to protect yourself from Salmonella.

How do you prevent food poisoning? Did you know that 1 in 6 Americans will get sick from food poisoning this year alone? Food poisoning not only sends 128,000 Americans to the hospital each year—it can also have long-term health consequences. Following the four simple steps - clean, separate, cook and, chill - below can help keep your family safe from food poisoning at home.