Bacteria

Science & Food Safety

Most disease-causing bacteria die rapidly when held at or above roughly 60°C (140°F) in food, but reliable kill steps require specific time–temperature combinations and vary...

health-wellness

Ocean water can contain bacteria that cause infections, primarily from untreated sewage, stormwater runoff, wildlife, and concentrated animal feeding operations. Most exposures...

health

Raw milk can contain harmful bacteria such as Salmonella , E. coli (including Shiga toxin-producing strains), Listeria , Campylobacter , and Brucella . These pathogens are not p...

Environments & Coasts

Bacteria in ocean Florida is an evergreen public and environmental health topic relevant to swimmers, beachgoers, policymakers, and anyone who recreates or lives along Floridaâ€...

water-quality

This article explains what bacterial presence in water typically means, where bacteria come from, and how to interpret test results. We describe common indicators and pathogens,...