Spanish scientists have produced a report on the growth of Clostridium botulinum and the risk of botulism following an outbreak that affected 12 people in 2023.
In June and July
Recent research looked at the prevalence of E. coli and other pathogens on organically grown vegetables.
The research team was concerned with poultry litter compost and heat-treated poultry litter pellets
While food recalls dropped by 5 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, the number of foodborne illnesses increased, according to the Pubic Interest Research Group (PIRG).
In its report, Food
A project has been awarded funding to investigate a strain of Salmonella often found in cattle.
The grant will fund research to explore the genetic and phenotypic variations within Salmonella
University of Florida researchers have taken a significant step toward developing a vaccine for non-typhoidal Salmonella.
Salmonella infections are responsible for an estimated 1.35 million illnesses, 26,500 hospitalizations
European experts have looked into the microbiological quality of water used in processing fresh and frozen fruit, vegetables and herbs.
The quality of water and its industrial use is a
Researchers have said more needs to be done to ensure that the growth of dark kitchens is accompanied by effective food safety measures.
Dark kitchens offer ready-to-eat meals for delivery
In a shift away from GMOS, aka genetically modified organisms, important research is continuing in gene editing, sometimes referred to as “the next big thing in agriculture.”
The important difference
Scientists have identified the most influential weather factors and combinations associated with an increase in Salmonella infections.
The study, led by a team of researchers at Surrey’s School of
More than 100 projects have received support as part of the 2024 European Research Council (ERC) proof of concept competition.
Each grant is worth €150,000 ($157,300) and helps
Registration and housing are now open for the International Association for Food Protection’s (IAFP) European Symposium on Food Safety, which is scheduled for May 6–8 at the Meliá
A researcher at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is working on using artificial intelligence (AI) to detect the deadly pathogen Salmonella before it ever enters the food supply.
Anas Alsobeh, assistant professor
