"Foodborne" refers to something that is related to or caused by food, particularly when it carries harmful bacteria, viruses, or toxins that can make you sick if consumed. Full definition
Pass it on: An outbreak of listeriosis linked to contaminated cantaloupes is the deadliest outbreak of foodborne illness in a decade. (scientificamerican.com)
Scientists already knew that bacteria could contaminate utensils in this way, but the new study is the first to look at hepatitis A virus and norovirus, the most common cause of foodborne illness in the United States. (sciencemag.org)
However, most of these are due to the presence or potential presence of foodborne pathogens in a recalled diet. (huntingtonanimalhospital.ca)