University of Arizona researchers have created a portable method for detecting low levels of norovirus.
The analysis is done automatically by a smartphone app when a sample of water is loaded onto the chip.
Detecting
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IAFP honors contributions past, present, future at annual event
Almost 4,000 people from around the world gathered recently for the annual conference and meeting of the International Association for Food Protection in Louisville, KY.
Attendees represented 51 countries, all 50 U.S. states, and seven
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WGS use on pathogens ‘extremely limited’ in developing countries
Use of whole genome sequencing is extremely limited in most developing nations, according to a study.
Researchers found while some countries lack the capacity to collect and analyse the data generated from whole genome sequencing
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Discounted registration available for IAFP 2019 in Louisville this July
Registration is open for the 2019 conference of the International Association for Food Protection, set for July 21-24 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville. Attendees who register early receive a discount, which is
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Stickers vs Swabs research shows sticking is better than swiping
When it comes to food safety, being able to detect pathogens in food production areas is crucial. Although swabbing machinery, hard surfaces and other environmental elements has served as a well established, state-of-the-art sampling method
New outbreak underway despite Canada’s new rules for frozen chicken
recall notice
Canadian consumers are again on alert for Salmonella in frozen breaded chicken, according to a new recall notice and a public health warning about the latest of 18 outbreaks linked to such products
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Which EMP testing solution is best for facilities’ unique operations?
Editor’s note: This is part of a series on food safety costs for businesses. The series is sponsored by CERTUS Food Safety. This piece explores considerations when choosing a pathogen testing program.
It’s pretty simple
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How do I test thee? Let me count the ways
Editor’s note: This is part of a series on food safety costs for businesses. The series is sponsored by CERTUS Food Safety. This piece explores different pathogen testing methods for environmental monitoring.
As food safety
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Recipe for pathogen destruction: A little air, a little electricity, a flip of a switch
What if you could kill 99 percent of the potentially harmful bacteria on the surface of your fresh produce in one minute with just the flip of a switch? Consumers could have devices similar in
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Anatomy of a food recall: The background and the bottom line
Contributed
Editor’s note: This article was published by the Penn State Extension Service and is reprinted here with permission.
It seems we hear about food recalls more frequently. To understand what is happening let’s look
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Developing effective sanitation practices requires strategy and teamwork
Editor’s note: This is part of a series on food safety costs for businesses. The series is sponsored by CERTUS Food Safety. This piece explores the development of effective sanitation practices.
When developing and implementing
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