Food-borne diseases are major public health concerns caused by the consumption of contaminated food and beverages. Various bacterial and parasitic pathogens are involved in these infections, many of which possess zoonotic significance and toxin-producing ability. Food-borne diseases, commonly referred to as food poisoning or food-borne illnesses, Important bacterial pathogens include Salmonella, Campylobacter, Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, and Clostridium species, while parasitic organisms such as Taenia spp., Toxoplasma gondii, and Cryptosporidium parvum are also responsible for food-borne transmission.