Science & Research

There’s a break in leafy green outbreaks, but work to eliminate them forever continues

Eight times since 2017, growers of leafy greens, especially those producing Romaine lettuce, have been rocked by outbreaks of E. coli O157:H7. The pathogen associated with the intestines of

By Dan Flynn

/ 29 Nov 2023

There’s a break in leafy green outbreaks, but work to eliminate them forever continues

Study finds more evidence of bacteria in raw meat pet food

Scientists have found a strong association between dogs excreting ciprofloxacin-resistant E. coli and feeding them a raw diet. E. coli, which can lead to food poisoning, is also the United

By News Desk

/ 28 Nov 2023

Study finds more evidence of bacteria in raw meat pet food

The study supports the view that shellfish outbreaks are under-reported

A pilot study in France has pointed to a significant under-reporting of shellfish-related foodborne outbreaks. The objectives of the research were to quantify and describe the health impact of shellfish-related

By News Desk

/ 15 Nov 2023

The study supports the view that shellfish outbreaks are under-reported

Avian flu kills more than 61 million birds, but CDC still sees only a slight threat to humans

After a summer pause, the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) epidemic in the United States resumed last month, first as a single event, then as a cluster of cases, and

By Dan Flynn

/ 8 Nov 2023

Avian flu kills more than 61 million birds, but CDC still sees only a slight threat to humans

EFSA assesses hazards for water use in the produce sector

EFSA experts have examined the quality of water used during operations in the fresh and frozen produce sector. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) asked the Panel on Biological Hazards

By News Desk

/ 8 Nov 2023

EFSA assesses hazards for water use in the produce sector

EPA rush job means the pesticide chlorpyrifos will be back in the fields in 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency’s ban on the insecticide chlorpyrifos was arbitrary and capricious, mainly because the two-year-old decision to ban it was rushed. Consequently, the U.S. Court of

By Dan Flynn

/ 7 Nov 2023

EPA rush job means the pesticide chlorpyrifos will be back in the fields in 2024

With FDA action, brominated vegetable oil faces nationwide ban, not just in California

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to revoke the regulation authorizing the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food. The action comes after BVO landed on a

By Dan Flynn

/ 6 Nov 2023

With FDA action, brominated vegetable oil faces nationwide ban, not just in California

Report takes a deep-dive into the nasty Cyclospora parasite

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), formerly the United Fresh and Produce Marketing Association, has distributed a report on Cyclospora cayetanensis in produce. This report is released and published by

By Dan Flynn

/ 3 Nov 2023

Report takes a deep-dive into the nasty Cyclospora parasite

English phage project gets funding boost

Work in England to develop bacteriophages to tackle disease has received funding support. The £800,000 ($975,000) grant from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) will help

By News Desk

/ 20 Oct 2023

English phage project gets funding boost

Scientists study factors behind high E. coli levels in Scotland

Researchers have looked into possible reasons for Scotland recording more E. coli O157 infections than England and Wales. Based on yearly reports from public health agencies, the rate of clinical

By Joe Whitworth

/ 18 Oct 2023

Scientists study factors behind high E. coli levels in Scotland

Does artificial intelligence open up promises for food safety?

If self-driving cars can identify objects like other cars or traffic lights, why not use artificial intelligence (AI) to identify harmful bacteria in food. Turns out that this is not

By Cookson Beecher

/ 16 Oct 2023

Does artificial intelligence open up promises for food safety?

Study finds link between autism in boys and maternal diet soda and aspartame consumption

A recently published study led by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) shows a potential association between the diagnosis of

By Jonan Pilet

/ 27 Sep 2023

Study finds link between autism in boys and maternal diet soda and aspartame consumption

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There’s a break in leafy green outbreaks, but work to eliminate them forever continues

Study finds more evidence of bacteria in raw meat pet food

The study supports the view that shellfish outbreaks are under-reported

Avian flu kills more than 61 million birds, but CDC still sees only a slight threat to humans

EFSA assesses hazards for water use in the produce sector

EPA rush job means the pesticide chlorpyrifos will be back in the fields in 2024

With FDA action, brominated vegetable oil faces nationwide ban, not just in California

Report takes a deep-dive into the nasty Cyclospora parasite

English phage project gets funding boost

Scientists study factors behind high E. coli levels in Scotland

Does artificial intelligence open up promises for food safety?

Study finds link between autism in boys and maternal diet soda and aspartame consumption