Salmonella

Kinder products linked to salmonella outbreak; company recalls surprise chocolate eggs

The recall by the Italian confectionery company affects single and multipack Kinder Surprise eggs, a popular treat marketed at children containing small collectable toys inside a chocolate shell.

Apr 06, 2022, 13:31 PM IST

Over 650 in US fall sick due to salmonella outbreak tied to onions

Most of the illnesses were reported from Texas and Oklahoma in August and September.

Oct 22, 2021, 17:28 PM IST

Salmonella: Scientists find a way to treat brain tumour by using food poisoning bacteria

Tests in rat models with extreme cases of the disease showed a remarkable 20 percent survival rate over 100 days - roughly equivalent to 10 human years - with the tumours going into complete remission. 

Jan 13, 2017, 09:12 AM IST

Antibiotics may boost harmful gut bacteria

Gastroenteritis is a common side effect of taking antibiotics.

Jun 16, 2016, 16:22 PM IST

Novel nanotherapy may beat antibiotic-resistant 'superbugs'

Previous research has shown that metal nanoparticles - created from gold and silver, among other metals - can be effective at combating antibiotic resistant infections, but can indiscriminately damage surrounding cells as well.

Jan 19, 2016, 16:46 PM IST

Harmful bacteria can survive in cookies for months

Focusing on cookie and cracker sandwiches, the researchers put the salmonella into four types of fillings found in cookies or crackers and placed them into storage.

Dec 27, 2015, 19:45 PM IST