A new report from the CDC underscores the need for improved policies and enforcement to prevent food contamination by ill or infectious food workers. The implementation of paid leave for sick workers is a primary
Continue Reading CDC report highlights the need for improved ill-worker policies to prevent foodborne illness
New research funded by the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has found that Listeria monocytogenes contamination in produce processing facilities is most likely to occur in non-contact areas such as drains, floors, and ceilings, rather
Continue Reading Listeria contamination in produce facilities more likely in non-contact areas, says a new study
Researchers at Cornell University are developing a new tool to eliminate deadly pathogens in commercial dry food processing plants — superheated, dry steam.
Because it is impossible to sanitize equipment in certain dry manufacturing plants
Continue Reading Researchers use superheated steam to sanitize dry food manufacturing plants
In an effort to improve food safety and reduce the risk of eating spoiled meat, Concordia researchers have designed a new technology that identifies the presence of the toxin putrescine in beef.
Putrescine is responsible
Continue Reading Concordia researchers design biosensors to identify toxins in beef
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention used an internet panel survey and found that more than one-half of respondents reported using an appliance other than an oven to cook frozen
Continue Reading CDC finds that many consumers fail to cook raw frozen stuffed chicken products properly
The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) is requesting 2023 proposals on food safety research.
Pre-proposals must be received via email to the Center for Produce Safety by noon PDT on Nov. 9.
The CPS strongly
Continue Reading Center for Produce Safety calls for preliminary research proposals
A new way of detecting deadly Listeria contamination in food and a vaccine for troublesome Norovirus are being reported by major research universities.
University of Georgia College of Engineering researchers report they have a new
Continue Reading University research advances food safety with faster Listeria test and Norovirus vaccine
Virginia Tech researchers are testing a potential live oral vaccine for norovirus. The vaccine that the team is testing is in development by Indiana University researchers and uses the Rotarix rotavirus vaccine as a platform.
Continue Reading Virginia Tech researchers testing potential vaccine for norovirus
Although many people know that washing poultry is not a good way of preventing foodborne illness, a recent study found that it might be more dangerous than most realize because it can lead to dangerous
Continue Reading New study looks at the dangers of washing poultry; 25 percent contaminated their salad
The USDA’s Office of Food Safety is offering a fellowship for graduate students wishing to pursue scientific research.
Applications are due by 3 p.m. Eastern time on Nov. 8. Click here to apply.
Working closely
Continue Reading Deadline for USDA fellowship program in food safety research projects is Nov. 8
