Dr. Elis Owens

Naturally occurring, relatively safe, and effective in fighting bacteria, lactic acid has a wide range of applications in a number of industries, from food to pharmaceuticals to chemical.

When COVID-19 arrived in the United States, consumers panicked and bought everything from cleaning products and toilet paper to bottled water and hand sanitizer. 

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the novel SARS-COV-2 virus is unprecedented.

When people are shopping for produce, they might consider buying organic food because of its eco-friendly and health-conscious qualities.

In 2018, a foodborne pathogen with many unique challenges caused an outbreak of 761 cases of foodborne illness in the United States.

Food safety does not end with the creation of a documented plan. It must be an ongoing effort, especially in processing facilities producing ready-to-eat (RTE) products, where product contamination may lead to public health risks, costly recalls and reputation damage.

Product recalls appear in headlines almost daily and make food safety a top public concern.