Science & Research

Publisher’s Platform: What you need to know about E. coli O157:H7 and its complications during an outbreak

— ANALYSIS — E. coli O157:H7 is one of thousands of serotypes of Escherichia coli. E. coli O157:H7 was first recognized as a pathogen in 1982 during an investigation into

By Bill Marler

/ 1 Sep 2022

Publisher’s Platform: What you need to know about E. coli O157:H7 and its complications during an outbreak

STOP Foodborne Illness kicks off Food Safety Education Month with STOP3000

Today is the start of Food Safety Education Month and STOP Foodborne Illness is kicking off its second annual STOP3000. STOP3000 commemorates the estimated 3000 annual, preventable deaths from foodborne

By News Desk

/ 1 Sep 2022

STOP Foodborne Illness kicks off Food Safety Education Month with STOP3000

Experts review NGS methods for norovirus in shellfish

Scientists have assessed the use of next-generation sequencing (NGS) methods for norovirus in shellfish. They found such techniques are ready to substitute current methods despite some limitations. Bivalve molluscan shellfish

By News Desk

/ 30 Aug 2022

Experts review NGS methods for norovirus in shellfish

Could virtual reality be the future of poultry health?

Researchers at Iowa State University are attempting to increase hens’ welfare and health through virtual reality (VR). In recent years, VR technology has found its way into every part of

By Jonan Pilet

/ 29 Aug 2022

Could virtual reality be the future of poultry health?

FAO guidance supports the move to digital food control

The FAO has provided advice for countries wanting to create or update digital food alert systems. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) issued guidance on how

By Joe Whitworth

/ 26 Aug 2022

FAO guidance supports the move to digital food control

Study finds most EU Salmonella outbreaks involve eggs

Eggs are the main food source of Salmonella outbreaks in Europe, according to a study. From a list of 18 food sources, eggs and egg products were the most important

By Joe Whitworth

/ 24 Aug 2022

Study finds most EU Salmonella outbreaks involve eggs

University research advances food safety with faster Listeria test and Norovirus vaccine

A new way of detecting deadly Listeria contamination in food and a vaccine for troublesome Norovirus are being reported by major research universities. University of Georgia College of Engineering researchers

By News Desk

/ 22 Aug 2022

University research advances food safety with faster Listeria test and Norovirus vaccine

E. coli is similar to the 2011 outbreak strain found in Europe

A type of E. coli similar to what caused a large outbreak in 2011 has recently been detected in Europe, according to researchers. Two cases of Shiga toxin-producing Enteroaggregative E.

By News Desk

/ 18 Aug 2022

E. coli is similar to the 2011 outbreak strain found in Europe

Study shows Salmonella control advice only had a short-term impact on hatcheries

Advice on Salmonella control at hatcheries initially worked to reduce contamination but the success was not maintained over the long-term, according to a study. Researchers investigated the Salmonella status of

By Joe Whitworth

/ 18 Aug 2022

Study shows Salmonella control advice only had a short-term impact on hatcheries

Scientists expand knowledge on Arcobacter risk to health

A study has added to the evidence of Arcobacter being detected in food products but the significance of the findings are still unclear. Several species of Arcobacter are seen as

By News Desk

/ 14 Aug 2022

Scientists expand knowledge on Arcobacter risk to health

Virginia Tech researchers testing potential vaccine for norovirus

Virginia Tech researchers are testing a potential live oral vaccine for norovirus. The vaccine that the team is testing is in development by Indiana University researchers and uses the Rotarix

By News Desk

/ 7 Aug 2022

Virginia Tech researchers testing potential vaccine for norovirus

FSN contributor honored for reporting

Writer Cookson Beecher has won two first place awards in the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW)’s annual contest for articles published by Food Safety News. To win the

By News Desk

/ 6 Aug 2022

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Science & Research

Publisher’s Platform: What you need to know about E. coli O157:H7 and its complications during an outbreak

STOP Foodborne Illness kicks off Food Safety Education Month with STOP3000

Experts review NGS methods for norovirus in shellfish

Could virtual reality be the future of poultry health?

FAO guidance supports the move to digital food control

Study finds most EU Salmonella outbreaks involve eggs

University research advances food safety with faster Listeria test and Norovirus vaccine

E. coli is similar to the 2011 outbreak strain found in Europe

Study shows Salmonella control advice only had a short-term impact on hatcheries

Scientists expand knowledge on Arcobacter risk to health

Virginia Tech researchers testing potential vaccine for norovirus

FSN contributor honored for reporting

Your Support Protects Public Health