A survey of municipal drinking water in the U.S. has revealed the pervasive presence of a little-understood contaminant, chloronitramide anion. The researchers call for urgent research into its toxicity—especially considering its structural similarity to other toxic compounds.
In a recent independent report evaluating popular restaurant chains’ policies on antibiotics in meat, many chains received a failing grade, while only one received an A+.
Loma Systems recently unveiled its new X5 Pack Curtainless X-ray System, designed to eliminate traditional X-ray curtains and allow for the inspection of food without contact, ideal for lightweight or unpackaged foods.
A recent project led by Purdue University researchers has identified challenges to food safety in the low-moisture food industry, ranging from culture-based barriers to hygienic design and hesitance adopting food safety technologies.
A multistate foodborne outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections spanning more than two years has sickened 11 people and resulted in the death of an infant. The outbreak is linked to ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products from Yu Shang Food Inc.
Mettler-Toledo recently announced its new X6 series of X-ray inspection systems for medium to large-sized packaged products in single and multiple lane applications.
In today’s food industry, a single recall can disrupt operations, damage reputations, and erode consumer trust. As food safety concerns escalate, professionals must stay ahead by implementing the latest preventive measures.
The latest UK-Veterinary Antimicrobial Resistance and Sales Surveillance report shows that levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in pathogens from livestock and poultry are declining, and observes a 10-year-low in the number of antibiotics sold for use in food-producing animals.
With funding from the Center for Produce Safety (CPS), a team of researchers are developing a rapid viability test for the challenging parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis.
On December 18, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will hold an educational webinar for regulators and industry about food labeling and allergen labeling requirements.
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