Science & Research

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

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

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

Ohio State and Cardiff Met universities boost food safety partnership

Ohio State University and a university in Wales have agreed to work together on food safety research. Ohio State University and Cardiff Metropolitan University recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding

By News Desk

/ 6 Aug 2022

Ohio State and Cardiff Met universities boost food safety partnership

A discussion of tara and GRAS status

Recent foodborne illnesses have raised questions about the legal status of tara (Caesalpinia spinosa) under United States food law. There are three legal pathways for ingredients to be used in

By Guest Contributor

/ 5 Aug 2022

IAFP presents awards at 2022 annual meeting

PITTSBURGH, PA — Last night, the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) announced its award winners at its annual meeting’s Awards Banquet. IAFP presented awards recognizing excellence in food safety

By Jonan Pilet

/ 4 Aug 2022

IAFP presents awards at 2022 annual meeting

Salmonella in poultry, the issues and solutions, hearing from the experts

PITTSBURGH, PA — In an IAFP 2022 session on Aug. 1 titled “Salmonella in Poultry: Issues and Solutions” speakers talked about how the contamination of poultry with Salmonella continues to be

By Jonan Pilet

/ 2 Aug 2022

Salmonella in poultry, the issues and solutions, hearing from the experts

IAFP kicks off with Ivan Parkin Lecture straight out of Africa

PITTSBURGH, PA — The opening session Sunday night of the annual meeting and conference of the International Association for Food Protection was one of good news. Speaking to more than half

By Coral Beach

/ 1 Aug 2022

IAFP kicks off with Ivan Parkin Lecture straight out of Africa

FDA to restart food safety sampling program for fresh and frozen berries

In response to a history of hepatitis A and norovirus outbreaks associated with fresh and frozen berries, the FDA is developing a prevention strategy to enhance safety. “In the U.

By Coral Beach

/ 29 Jul 2022

FDA to restart food safety sampling program for fresh and frozen berries

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Science & Research

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

Ohio State and Cardiff Met universities boost food safety partnership

A discussion of tara and GRAS status

IAFP presents awards at 2022 annual meeting

Salmonella in poultry, the issues and solutions, hearing from the experts

IAFP kicks off with Ivan Parkin Lecture straight out of Africa

FDA to restart food safety sampling program for fresh and frozen berries

Your Support Protects Public Health