Science & Research

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

Swiss Experts Assess Food Safety Risks from Ukraine War

Experts have identified several areas where the war in Ukraine may impact food safety in Switzerland. A food safety early detection system called FRESIL, introduced by the Federal Food Safety

By Joe Whitworth

/ 21 May 2024

Swiss Experts Assess Food Safety Risks from Ukraine War

Should I be worried about worms eating my brain? Setting the record straight on the dangers of ‘brain worms’

Can I get a “brain worm” from eating undercooked meat? There’s little I find more terrifying than the idea of something living and crawling around inside me. Based on

By Jonan Pilet

/ 20 May 2024

Should I be worried about worms eating my brain? Setting the record straight on the dangers of ‘brain worms’

University of Maryland professor named 2024 IFT Fellow

Catherine (Chengchu) Liu, PhD, a distinguished figure in the field of food science and a tenured professor at the University of Maryland, has been recognized as a 2024 IFT Fellow

By News Desk

/ 18 May 2024

University of Maryland professor named 2024 IFT Fellow

Researchers say irradiation of food could reduce foodborne illness outbreaks

Research funded in part by the CDC has shown that food irradiation could reduce the number of foodborne outbreaks caused by pathogens. For the project, researchers looked at 2,153

By Coral Beach

/ 15 May 2024

Researchers say irradiation of food could reduce foodborne illness outbreaks

Investigators determine that E. coli outbreak was caused by untreated home irrigation water

Public health officials have determined that an outbreak of E. coli infections in a Utah city were caused by untreated municipal irrigation water. In July through September 2023, there were

By Coral Beach

/ 13 May 2024

Investigators determine that E. coli outbreak was caused by untreated home irrigation water

Faces of Food Safety: Meet Dayna M. Harhay of the Animal Research Center

By Maribel Alonso, Public Affairs Specialist • ARS, Office of Communications Dr. Dayna M. Harhay is a Research Microbiologist at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) in Clay Center,

By U.S. Department of Agriculture

/ 6 May 2024

Faces of Food Safety: Meet Dayna M. Harhay of the Animal Research Center

Financial data could help target risk-based inspections

A study has found an association between violations of food safety legislation and a company’s weak financial situation. The work investigated the link between the financial situation of Finnish

By Joe Whitworth

/ 5 May 2024

Financial data could help target risk-based inspections

Researchers assess allergen information on food bought online

According to a study, food allergen information given online can be lacking or provided in different formats. Researchers evaluated the accuracy and compliance of information and labeling of substances or

By Joe Whitworth

/ 1 May 2024

Researchers assess allergen information on food bought online

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Science & Research

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

Swiss Experts Assess Food Safety Risks from Ukraine War

Should I be worried about worms eating my brain? Setting the record straight on the dangers of ‘brain worms’

University of Maryland professor named 2024 IFT Fellow

Researchers say irradiation of food could reduce foodborne illness outbreaks

Investigators determine that E. coli outbreak was caused by untreated home irrigation water

Faces of Food Safety: Meet Dayna M. Harhay of the Animal Research Center

Financial data could help target risk-based inspections

Researchers assess allergen information on food bought online

Your Support Protects Public Health