The Coming Storm in the Spice Industry, Part II: What the Industry Can Do February 1, 2017 Spices are the subject of increasing microbiological contamination-associated recalls for food pathogens.Read More
Efficacy of Sulfur Dioxide and Sulfur Discs against Wine-Spoilage Yeasts: In Vivo and In Vitro Trials February 1, 2017 This study tested SO2 to assess its efficacy against wine spoilage.Read More
The Emergence of Livestock-Associated MRSA Bears Watching December 20, 2016 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has emerged in livestock. What will the public health implications be?Read More
Hygienic Design: How Our Thinking Has Evolved December 14, 2016 Let’s take a journey back in time and reflect on how and why hygienic design plays a critical role in food safety and pathogen control.Read More
Mitigation of Listeria monocytogenes in Ready-to-Eat Meats Using Lactic Acid Bacteria December 1, 2016 The control of L. monocytogenes in RTE meat products…relies on the use of intensive environmental sanitation programs.Read More
The Coming Storm in the Spice Industry December 1, 2016 This is the time for the spice industry to ensure that they have nothing less than a world-class food safety system.Read More
Is It Time for a “Kill Step” for Pathogens on Produce at Retail? Eric Moorman Hal King Ph.D. December 1, 2016 Outbreaks of foodborne diseases from fresh and fresh-cut produce continue to occur in the United States. The variables related to the degree of microbial pathogen contamination of produce are very high.Read More
Campylobacter jejuni: Understanding the New Food Superbug October 1, 2016 Campylobacter are the most common bacteria associated with food poisoning and contamination in Europe, the U.S. and in the developing world.Read More
Potential Applications of N-Halamines in Food Production, Processing and Packaging for Improving Food Safety August 10, 2016 N-halamine sanitizers have superior efficacy against a broad spectrum of microorganisms, a lack of toxicity to humans, stability and low cost. Read More