Research funded by the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) is hoping to identify production practices that may contribute to Salmonella contamination of bulb onions and steps growers can take to reduce food safety risks.
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Continue Reading Researchers look at reducing Salmonella risks for bulb onions
Soaking “sprouted” foods at room temperature creates the risk of salmonella growth on popular snack foods, according to an Oregon State University study. The study is intended to provide information for both the industry and
Continue Reading Study looks at the danger of ambient water ‘sprouting’ and solutions
Focal Technologies, a Portland, OR-based startup, is using solar technology to reduce E. coli, Salmonella and Listeria in agricultural runoff. Now the firm has received a $210,000 state grant to further develop its passive treatment
Continue Reading Grant assists firm using solar process to kill pathogens in water
Microbes battling microbes. This type of warfare is happening all around us — and even inside of us — every day. And as in every battle, there are good microbes and bad microbes, depending on
Continue Reading Oyster research could lead to food safety strategies
