The Modern Dispatch

Foodborne Illness

4 articles

A diverse group of people in a kitchen, subtly showing signs of foodborne illness, highlighting the need for food safety awareness and prevention.
Food & Drink

Understanding Foodborne Illnesses and Prevention

Globally, an estimated 866 million people fall ill each year from contaminated food, leading to 1.

Camila Roque·September 19, 2026
A stark visual metaphor showing cracked, dry earth merging with a plate of food, symbolizing the link between climate change and foodborne illness.
Food & Drink

What is the link between climate change and foodborne illness causes and prevention?

Unsafe food led to 866 million cases of illness globally in 2021, a stark indicator of a pervasive public health challenge, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) .

Camila Roque·September 10, 2026
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