Tag: Viral transmission

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Is mono in food bad for you? Separating the viral illness from food additives

Jan 7, 2026 •

4 min read

Over 90% of adults worldwide have been exposed to the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which causes infectious mononucleosis (viral mono). The question 'is mono in food bad for you' actually has two distinct answers depending on whether you're referring to the viral illness or food additives called mono- and diglycerides.

Does chicken have HBV? Separating Fact from Food Safety Concerns

Dec 27, 2025 •

4 min read

While standard food safety protocols are sufficient for protecting against common foodborne pathogens, a 2012 study surprisingly found a high prevalence of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) antigens and antibodies in broiler chickens. This discovery prompted questions regarding the safety of chicken meat and the potential for cross-species transmission, despite medical consensus affirming that human HBV is not foodborne.