The Science of Food

March 4, 2026

Helminths Exposed: Inside the Sometimes Gross World of Food Borne Parasites

In 1865, Otto von Bismarck, the conqueror of France, the architect of German unification, Germany’s first Chancellor and the steely-eyed hard man of realpolitik challenged a scientist to a duel. This wasn’t an early case of nerd hazing. Rudolf Virchow, apart from his scientific career, was also the leader of the Progressive Party and one… Continue reading

food safety, infectious disease, parasites

food borne parasites, food safety, liver flukes, opisthorchis viverrini, parasites, tapeworm, travel, trichinella
July 28, 2025

Quick Bite: How to avoid death by Listeria

An outbreak of Listeria in Ireland is a good reminder of how dangerous this particularly nasty bacteria is to our food supply. The species that infects humans, Listeria monocytogenes, is abundant in soil, stream water, sewage and on plants which means it can easily contaminate our food and become a real danger in items that… Continue reading

bacteria, food safety, Listeria

#cooking, Food, food poisoning, food safety, food science, health, Listeria, nutrition
July 14, 2025

The Science of Bacterial Growth: How to Keep Your Food Safe and Avoid Food Poisoning

Discover how exponential bacterial growth affects food safety. Learn the science of cooking temperatures, D-values, and storage tips to protect your guests from food poisoning. Continue reading

bacteria, food safety, meat

bacteria, bacterial growth, death phase, diet, Food, food poisoning, food safety, food science, health, lag phase, log phase, meat temperatures, nutrition, stationary phase, wellness

Helminths Exposed: Inside the Sometimes Gross World of Food Borne Parasites

Quick Bite: How to avoid death by Listeria

The Science of Bacterial Growth: How to Keep Your Food Safe and Avoid Food Poisoning