Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team

In a recent research project, the fortification of rice grains with zinc oxide and magnesium oxide nanoparticles was shown to be effective in inhibiting Escherichia coli growth. The researchers believe that similar nanofortification techniques could be applicable across agriculture to enhance microbial food safety.

Danfoss Drives’ VLT AutomationDrive EZ FC 321 is now available with embedded condition-based monitoring.

A new whitepaper from the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) explores solutions to reducing exposure to toxic heavy metals in food. 

A new study has shown that wastewater surveillance can be a useful tool for local health departments pursuing norovirus outbreak investigations. 

In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Dr. Carolyn Ross, Professor at Washington State University (WSU) and Director of the WSU Sensory Science Center, about emerging sensory perception technologies and their potential applications for food safety and quality assurance.

Pathotrak has appointed Frank Yiannas, former Deputy Commissioner of Food Policy and Response at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to its Board of Directors.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Purdue University are launching a multi-year environmental study of Salmonella in the Southwest Indiana agricultural region to answer questions raised by recent outbreaks linked to cantaloupe and to inform food safety strategies. 

A new app developed by University of Zurich (UZH) researchers, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), can aid the early detection of contagious outbreaks, such as gastrointestinal (GI) diseases contracted by people traveling abroad.

BSA WIBERG is now the sole Canadian distributor of Wenda Ingredients’ products, serving a wide range of food manufacturers. 

On November 12–13, the Penn State Extension is offering a virtual course to help produce growers comply with Produce Safety Rule requirements under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The option to receive a certificate of completion is available.