Researchers from North Carolina State University have recently conducted a study revealing the safety of sucralose. Sucralose is marketed under the brand name Splenda and is the nation’s leading sugar substitute. It is also added
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IAFNS presents new research on pathogens and low-moisture foods
New research on hazards in low-moisture foods fills critical knowledge gaps and identifies cutting-edge decontamination tools. The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences hopes the study will empower food safety professionals to …
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Perishable food items in home meal deliveries often exceed recommended temperatures
People being pent-up at home during the pandemic led to explosive growth for fresh-food meal kit deliveries. In 2021 about two dozen home meal kit delivery businesses together hit $6.9 billion in sales. Continued growth…
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IAFP panel breaks down challenges in genotype tracing during foodborne illness outbreaks
PHOENIX — While genotyping can provide key microbiological information and strengthen epidemiological evidence in foodborne illness outbreaks, there are still some limitations in current technology and the very nature of the pathogens/parasites themselves can make…
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Food Safety Summit attendees get detail on sectors’ COVID-19 response
ROSEMONT, IL — The opening session today of the virtual Food Safety Summit covered what a range of sectors did in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Epidemiology, regulatory, distribution, manufacturing, foodservice and retail sectors were…
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When you know how much you don’t know you can begin to look at COVID-19
No matter how much individuals think they know about COVID-19 and food safety, experts agree on one point. No one knows enough.
More than a dozen scientists, government officials and corporate representatives joined forces yesterday…
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Risk factors, safety precautions for carry out foods during pandemic
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Editor’s note: Ben Chapman, associate professor and food safety extension specialist at North Carolina State University, has posted this tip sheet for dining outside the home during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We thank…
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Scientists may have new weapon to fight Listeria
Researchers from North Carolina State University have pinpointed new compounds that may be effective in containing the virulence…
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Vomit machine reaffirms need for deep clean after noro ‘event’
The change of seasons can bring a chance of snow for some and a chance of viruses for even more. Sharing time, meals and close spaces from Thanksgiving weekend through New Year’s Day all too…
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FSIS announces 3-year research plan based on observation
Behavior researchers long ago recognized there is often a big difference between what people say they will do, and what they actually do. The best way to find the truth is to adopt observational research…
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