Testing & Analysis

PerkinElmer E. coli Pathogen Detection for Beef & Beef Trim Testing

New Offering's High Throughput Capabilities Give Food Processors Timely Results for Most Prevalent E. coli Strain.

January 27, 2021

PerkinElmer, Inc. has launched the Solus One E. coli O157 Pathogen Detection Assay for raw ground beef and raw beef trim.

You Can’t Change the Future by Always Looking at the Past

Ongoing food safety issues with leafy greens

Keith Warriner Ph.D.

January 15, 2021

I recall sitting in the office one day in the fall of 2018 when I received a call from a reporter who informed me that there had been a further outbreak of Escherichia coli O157:H7 linked to romaine lettuce. After an initial response of “oh, no,” the reporter asked why do we continue to have outbreaks linked to lettuce?

Back-to-Back Outbreaks in Frozen and Dried Imported Coconut

Donald C Obenhuber Ph.D.

October 19, 2020

Here we explore foodborne illness outbreak investigations related to coconuts, highlight the challenges experienced, and share the food safety lessons learned.

Adoption of WGS: What Is Going On?

Bob Ferguson

August 17, 2020

Whole-genome sequencing has changed how the identification of outbreaks and harborage organisms is performed.

The Growing Challenge of Safe Water for Use in Food Processing Operations

Larry Keener CFS, PA

August 17, 2020

Developing and implementing a comprehensive water-monitoring program is a fundamental and essential element of an effective food safety program.

Trends in Food Safety Testing

Bob Ferguson

June 24, 2020

Food safety testing volumes are increasing and focus on Listeria.

The Benefits and Barriers of Whole-Genome Sequencing for Pathogen Source Tracking: A Food Industry Perspective

Adrianne Klijn Deann Akins-Lewenthal Bala Jagadeesan Leen Baert Anett Winkler Caroline Barretto Alejandro Amézquita

June 24, 2020

Whole-genome sequencing is a common tool for outbreak detection and investigation.

Cannabis Edibles: Current Food Safety Practices

Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team

June 24, 2020

A Cannabis edibles panel identifies industry best practices and challenges as this growing market moves forward.

Analytical Testing in Food Safety Continues to Grow

Bob Ferguson

April 16, 2020

No trend has been reported as being more impactful than the increase in the amount of analytical testing being conducted—especially the increase in testing for microorganisms.

Getting Sanitation Out of the Reclean/Retest Rut

Wendy White M.Sc.

April 16, 2020

Food companies and regulators have become increasingly vigilant for environmental pathogens in manufacturing facilities, with problems triggering swab-a-thons and even recalls.