Microbiological Control

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Illnesses caused by foodborne pathogenic microorganisms, as well as their control, are a major worldwide public health issue in ready-to-eat meat.

Development of alternative pathogen decontamination technologies would certainly improve the safety of ready-to-eat and fresh agricultural products.

No matter which parameter is considered, studies clearly show that poultry plants across the U.S. are utilizing interventions that are effective for significantly reducing bacterial populations.  

Low-acid aseptic filling is the process of bringing together a commercially sterile product with a commercially sterile package in a sterile environment.

Testing raw beef products for E. coli is only one piece of a larger puzzle to make sure contaminated meat doesn’t make it into grocery stores or homes.

Bioaerosols are a risk factor in food safety and should not be overlooked.  

When the dust settles after a pandemic hits, the food industry and individual businesses will be judged on how they conducted operations during the pandemic.

Most experts agree that one of the key pathways to preventing E. coli outbreaks is the early detection of the pathogen.

Are PCR-based methods appropriate for the detection of Listeria spp. in environmental surface samples?

Rapid culture methods for Salmonella help you release product sooner.