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Editor’s note: This article was published by the Penn State Extension Service and is reprinted here with permission.
It seems we hear about food recalls more frequently. To understand what is happening let’s look
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Penn State researchers find farmers markets’ food safety inadequate; E. coli and Listeria abound
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Many vendors at farmers markets take inadequate precautions to prevent the spread of foodborne illness, and they should be trained to reduce food-safety risks, according to Penn State researchers who completed the final phase
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Briefly: Sizzlin’ Salmonella — Two raw stories, neither good
Every hour of every day people around the world are living with and working to resolve food safety issues. Here is a sampling of current headlines for your consumption, brought to you today with the
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E. coli consensus is goal of top scientists meeting at Penn State
Some of the world’s top scientists are gathering at Penn State next week for an invitation-only workshop to discuss how to reach a consensus on techniques to identify new serotypes of E. coli.
Penn State’s
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Research reveals eggs from small flocks more likely to contain Salmonella
Penn State researchers have found that eggs from small flocks of chickens are more likely to be contaminated with Salmonella enteritidis than eggs sold in grocery stores, which typically come from larger flocks. That conclusion
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Produce cannot safely be salvaged in flooded areas
More rain is in the forecast for many flood-ravaged areas this week, but in areas where floodwaters have receded public health officials are warning people to not eat fruits and vegetables from backyard gardens or
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ICYMI: Last PCA Sentences, Animal Antibiotics, Contaminated Cukes
In case you missed it, here are some of the top food safety stories from last week:
PCA Sentencing: The final two defendants in the Peanut Corporation of America case, Daniel Kilgore and Samuel Lightsey,
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Study Finds Smartphones Can Improve Food Safety Inspections
Smartphones might be an important tool for food safety inspectors because of their inconspicuousness. Researchers at Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences have found that phones used in place of clipboards can improve the quality
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Penn State Launches Pilot Food Safety Program for Farmers Market Vendors
Some farmers market vendors in Pennsylvania will be getting food safety training this summer courtesy of a new Penn State program. The pilot program in select cities across the state is directed at small-scale food
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Penn State Receives Anonymous $1M Donation Dedicated to Food Science
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Penn State Offers Food Safety Program for Growers
As Penn State’s College of Agricultural Science sees it, “the ‘locavore’ movement is growing and those locavores are increasingly demanding assurances that their produce is safe to eat.” On top of consumer demand, the recently