The Modern Dispatch

Foodborne Illness

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A close-up of a glass bottle of raw milk with a drop falling, symbolizing potential health risks and the controversial nature of unpasteurized dairy.
Food & Drink

Raw Milk Trend: Risks and Unproven Benefits for Consumers

A newborn baby in New Mexico tragically succumbed to a listeria infection, a devastating outcome believed to have originated from the mother's consumption of raw milk during pregnancy.

Camila Roque·August 16, 2026
Scientist carefully inspecting a piece of fruit under advanced food irradiation technology in a modern laboratory setting.
Food & Drink

What Is Food Irradiation and Its Impact on Food Safety?

Treatment of foods with irradiation is an effective means to prevent food-borne diseases, according to PMC .

Camila Roque·July 17, 2026