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Food Safety Five Ep. 14: Scientific Advancements to Address Cronobacter in Infant Formula

The issue of Cronobacter in powdered infant formula has been elevated since the 2022 infant formula crisis, in which the nation faced a critical shortage of infant formula following a recall of product contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii, resulting in the temporary shutdown of a major U.S. formula production plant. This episode of Food Safety Five discusses two recent scientific developments that could help address the risk posed by Cronobacter in powdered infant formula: an AI-powered analysis of genetic data for C. sakazakii, providing new insight into why it persists in low-moisture foods, and the development of a promising new assay.

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Bailee Henderson is the Digital Editor of Food Safety Magazine, where she covers industry-relevant current events, regulatory affairs, and scientific developments. She also produces the Food Safety Five Newsreel. Notably, Bailee's coverage for Food Safety Magazine has been featured in national televised news segments including CBS Sunday Morning and MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Show. She can be reached at hendersonb@bnpmedia.com.