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Please sir, may I have more data

— OPINION — In response to FDA’s “Southwest Agricultural Region Environmental Microbiology Study (2019 – 2024)” the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association wrote, “Clearly, more scientific data is needed…” (1) . I disagree,

By Carl Custer

/ 1 Jul 2024

Battling bacterial biofilms: Winning the war against stubborn microbes

By Michael Arthur Imagine a group of bacteria teaming up like a gang, creating a fortress around them. This is essentially what bacterial biofilms are – a tough, sticky barrier that

By Guest Contributor

/ 28 Jun 2024

Battling bacterial biofilms: Winning the war against stubborn microbes

Purdue researchers introduce biosensor technology for agriculture

Purdue University researchers have unveiled biosensor technology aimed at transforming agricultural practices by swiftly identifying contamination risks in fresh produce. The new system, inspired by COVID-19 testing methods, demonstrated 100

By News Desk

/ 24 Jun 2024

Purdue researchers introduce biosensor technology for agriculture

Investigation of outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella shows link to pet treats

A new study investigating a multistate outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella infections linked to pig ear pet treats highlights the interconnectedness of human health and pet ownership, emphasizing the need for

By News Desk

/ 18 Jun 2024

Investigation of outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella shows link to pet treats

Cattlemen contest research that shows dust from feedlots can contaminate irrigation water, leafy greens

A national trade organization representing beef producers is pushing back against a research project that has found that dust from feedlots can contaminate produce growing fields and irrigation water. The

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Jun 2024

Cattlemen contest research that shows dust from feedlots can contaminate irrigation water, leafy greens

Researchers establish a link between feedlots and contamination of produce, irrigation water

Feedlots likely contribute to the contamination of fresh produce in nearby fields, according to a study initiated after a deadly E. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce. The 2018 outbreak

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Jun 2024

Researchers establish a link between feedlots and contamination of produce, irrigation water

Concern about Bird flu is becoming serious

In just the past few days, it seems as if the world has become serious about H5N1 influenza, otherwise known as bird flu. There’s even informed speculation by some

By Dan Flynn

/ 11 Jun 2024

Concern about Bird flu is becoming serious

Journal of Food Protection publishing more evidence of risks of disposable gloves

The food safety risks of disposable gloves are addressed in the July 2024 issue of the International Association of Food Protection’s Journal of Food Protection. The Journal highlights scientific

By News Desk

/ 6 Jun 2024

Journal of Food Protection publishing more evidence of risks of disposable gloves

Consumer advocacy group finds dangerous levels of lead in some snacks for small children

Update: Lesser Evil announced on June 13 that it would phase out the use of cassava flour in its Lil’ Puffs line of products, saying it was “dismayed by the

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Jun 2024

Consumer advocacy group finds dangerous levels of lead in some snacks for small children

FDA to steer regulations for genetically edited meat animals

Sometimes referred to as “the next big thing in agriculture,” the gene editing of meat animals extends from research labs, livestock farms, and even the federal government’s right to

By Cookson Beecher

/ 4 Jun 2024

FDA to steer regulations for genetically edited meat animals

Cold plasma processing for food safety

Cold plasma is an emerging food processing technology which has been shown to effectively inactivate pathogenic bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. The process uses high-voltage electricity to ionize air and/

By Guest Contributor

/ 3 Jun 2024

Study finds leafy greens responsible for significant portion of U.S. foodborne illnesses and costs

Researchers from The Ohio State University have conducted a study on the attribution, burden and economic costs of foodborne illnesses associated with leafy greens in the United States. The study,

By News Desk

/ 24 May 2024

Study finds leafy greens responsible for significant portion of U.S. foodborne illnesses and costs

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Please sir, may I have more data

Battling bacterial biofilms: Winning the war against stubborn microbes

Purdue researchers introduce biosensor technology for agriculture

Investigation of outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella shows link to pet treats

Cattlemen contest research that shows dust from feedlots can contaminate irrigation water, leafy greens

Researchers establish a link between feedlots and contamination of produce, irrigation water

Concern about Bird flu is becoming serious

Journal of Food Protection publishing more evidence of risks of disposable gloves

Consumer advocacy group finds dangerous levels of lead in some snacks for small children

FDA to steer regulations for genetically edited meat animals

Cold plasma processing for food safety

Study finds leafy greens responsible for significant portion of U.S. foodborne illnesses and costs