There is nothing “wholesome” about chicken products contaminated with feces. But as long as feces aren’t visible to the naked eye when chickens are on the inspection line, the U.S. Department of ...

Contrary to widespread assumptions, parasitic nematodes that spread among mice via food may not wait passively to be swallowed. Instead, according to new research published in PLOS Pathogens, these ...

I don't know how I ended up on the side of TikTok where tons of people are trying to poop worms on a "parasite cleanse," but we need to talk about it. While it's always hard to trace the origins of ...

North American river otters eat, play and defecate in the same place. And their unhealthy habits make them ideal for detecting future health threats in the environment. Kristen Goodhue A North ...

A North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) wanders through a forest at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Credit: Calli Wise, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center YouTube video: ...

The Mo family of Point Cook, Victoria were stunned to discover worms crawling in their cooked chicken. Leon Mo said he bought the $6 chicken breast from Costco while shopping with his wife. Mo told ...