Following a salmonella outbreak linked to eggs, CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen explains how to keep safe as foodborne illnesses increase in the summer.

A 41% rise in food recalls in 2024 highlights the risk of salmonella, E. coli and listeria in common foods such as deli meats, cucumbers, raw milk and eggs, says Consumer Reports.

This year, World Food Safety Day highlights the role of science in helping the world produce better food, prevent foodborne illnesses, and bolster food security.

Salmonella infections rose 92.4 per cent, from 66 patients in the first week of June to 127 by the fourth week. Read more at ...