Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have made a major breakthrough in agricultural biotechnology, focusing on the use of nanotechnology to combat E. coli contamination in
Gastrointestinal complaints were the most common health issue reported by people going abroad who took part in a survey on travel-related illnesses.
The study was based on data from a
A survey has updated knowledge on the level of Campylobacter and Salmonella on sheep meat.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) funded survey looked at microbial contamination on sheep carcasses in
Testing of plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy products in England has found the majority of them are safe from a microbial point of view.
A study assessed the microbiological
A recently published report has detailed the largest multi-provincial Salmonella outbreak in Canada in more than two decades, linking 515 confirmed cases to contaminated red onions imported from the United
Scientists have provided more detail on some of those sickened in a botulism outbreak in Saudi Arabia earlier this year.
The study covered the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of 19
Recalling that some papers mention that Salmonella is a hazard that should be addressed, I peeked in my preharvest folder for quotes. Here are some from 2024.
Salmonella, a Gram-negative,
A new study has identified poultry as the primary source of human Campylobacter infections in the United States, and there are significant concerns about increasing antibiotic resistance.
Researchers from the
An analysis has revealed that self-reported illness appears to have increased when restrictions related to the Coronavirus pandemic were lifted.
The findings come from two reports published by the Food
Pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables are the top food safety fear among consumers in five countries.
Scientists from the not-for-profit group CABI used survey data from 8,644 people
The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) is launching 14 new research projects totaling more than $3.3 million to address critical food safety challenges in the fresh produce industry.
The
Researchers have suggested ways to improve analysis to help with source attribution and Campylobacter outbreak investigations.
The standard method of Campylobacter detection is through culture, though feasibility constraints usually result
