MSU Researchers Earn Grant Aimed at Reducing Pathogens in Low-Moisture Foods
Michigan State University’s Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (MSU BAE) has received a 5-year, $9.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The grant will allow BAE to take a holistic look at reducing threats of pathogens in low-moisture foods. NIFA has designated the project as a Center of Excellence, meaning it has high merit value and meets criteria for broad impact.
Bradley Marks, professor and chair at MSU BAE is the project director over the grant. He, along with a team of economists, engineers, microbiologists, consumer educators, and risk modelers, is working to reduce the risk of Salmonella, Escherichia coli, and Listeria from harvest to consumer.