Science & Research

New study looks at the dangers of washing poultry; 25 percent contaminated their salad

Although many people know that washing poultry is not a good way of preventing foodborne illness, a recent study found that it might be more dangerous than most realize because

By News Desk

/ 21 Apr 2022

New study looks at the dangers of washing poultry; 25 percent contaminated their salad

FSIS: More testing not preventing

– OPINION- This column addresses Docket No. FSIS-2019-0023 “Changes to the Salmonella Verification Testing Program: Proposed Performance Standards for Salmonella in Raw Comminuted Pork and Intact or Non-Intact Pork Cuts and

By Carl Custer

/ 17 Apr 2022

Researchers find link between timing of harvests and E. coli in romaine lettuce

Scientists from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service have begun to uncover details underlying a pattern of seasonal E. coli O157:H7 outbreaks linked to bagged romaine lettuce. “That E.

By News Desk

/ 15 Apr 2022

Researchers find link between timing of harvests and E. coli in romaine lettuce

FDA presents webcast on MinION Sequencing of Foodborne Pathogens

The Food and Drug Administration’s Grand Rounds is presenting a zoom webcast on MinION Sequencing of Foodborne Pathogens with speaker Jason Neal-McKinney, Ph.D., on Thursday, April 14. Whole

By News Desk

/ 11 Apr 2022

FDA presents webcast on MinION Sequencing of Foodborne Pathogens

Study shows students ‘underestimate’ potential food safety risks

Young people have a limited understanding of foodborne microbes and underestimate the risks and consequences of illness, according to a study. Researchers from the European Union’s project SafeConsume interviewed

By News Desk

/ 7 Apr 2022

Study shows students ‘underestimate’ potential food safety risks

EU figures show high levels of antibiotic resistance in foodborne bacteria

Antibiotic resistance in Salmonella and Campylobacter bacteria is still high based on the latest European figures. The data covers 2019 to 2020, according to a report published by the European

By Joe Whitworth

/ 6 Apr 2022

EU figures show high levels of antibiotic resistance in foodborne bacteria

COVID-19 impact lower for foodborne pathogens in England

Gastrointestinal infection outbreaks halved during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic in England but bacterial pathogens declined the least, according to a study. Compared with the 5-year average

By Joe Whitworth

/ 25 Mar 2022

COVID-19 impact lower for foodborne pathogens in England

Survey reveals levels of AMR bacteria in lamb and turkey

A study in the United Kingdom has provided new information about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in lamb and turkey meat. Antimicrobial drugs are given to animals for veterinary purposes to treat

By News Desk

/ 25 Mar 2022

Survey reveals levels of AMR bacteria in lamb and turkey

FDA sampling program finds Salmonella, Listeria in processed avocados, guacamole

Researchers from the FDA have found that processed avocados and finished guacamole can be contaminated with Salmonella spp. and Listeria monocytogenes, according to a recent report. “The findings also underscore

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Mar 2022

FDA sampling program finds Salmonella, Listeria in processed avocados, guacamole

Researchers uncover how Listeria infects the brain

French researchers have found out more about how the foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes gets into the brain. Listeria monocytogenes is responsible for listeriosis, a severe foodborne illness that can lead

By News Desk

/ 22 Mar 2022

Researchers uncover how Listeria infects the brain

2022 Food Safety Summit organizers release schedule for May event

The 2022 Food Safety Summit is scheduled for May 9-12 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in the Chicago suburb of, Rosemont, IL. The annual event brings more than

By News Desk

/ 20 Mar 2022

Irish agency issues rice milk arsenic warning following consumer complaint

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has warned about the illegal sale online of rice-based infant and follow-on formula. Such formulas are not permitted to be sold in Europe,

By Joe Whitworth

/ 17 Mar 2022

Irish agency issues rice milk arsenic warning following consumer complaint

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Science & Research

New study looks at the dangers of washing poultry; 25 percent contaminated their salad

FSIS: More testing not preventing

Researchers find link between timing of harvests and E. coli in romaine lettuce

FDA presents webcast on MinION Sequencing of Foodborne Pathogens

Study shows students ‘underestimate’ potential food safety risks

EU figures show high levels of antibiotic resistance in foodborne bacteria

COVID-19 impact lower for foodborne pathogens in England

Survey reveals levels of AMR bacteria in lamb and turkey

FDA sampling program finds Salmonella, Listeria in processed avocados, guacamole

Researchers uncover how Listeria infects the brain

2022 Food Safety Summit organizers release schedule for May event

Irish agency issues rice milk arsenic warning following consumer complaint

Your Support Protects Public Health