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Microbiological contamination of food encompasses bacterial pathogens, such as Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli (E.coli), Salmonella, Cronobacter, and many other pathogens that can contaminate food at any point during the supply chain, causing foodborne illness. This category also includes foodborne parasites.

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USDA-FSIS Highlights Five Ongoing Projects to Advance Food Safety

January 30, 2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA’s FSIS) has highlighted several fellowship projects that will advance food safety and help to inform FSIS decision-making.


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USDA: 2022 E. Coli Outbreak Shows Importance of Ground Beef Food Safety Best Practices

January 27, 2023

In an after-action review of a 2022 Escherichia coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to ground beef, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA’s FSIS) highlights the importance of improving outreach to food retail stores about best food safety practices for beef that will be ground.


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Nonpathogenic Listeria Strains Developing Concerning Characteristics, Study Finds

January 26, 2023

Using whole genome sequencing (WGS), researchers from the University of Johannesburg have identified a trend of nonpathogenic Listeria strains developing concerning characteristics, such as virulence and stress resistance. Like the pathogenic L. monocytogenes, the “harmless” strains L. innocua and L. welshimeri are common to food processing facilities.


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Nordic Countries Work Toward Common Approach to Seaweed Food Safety

January 24, 2023

A joint Nordic project has just ended with a report that focuses on the chemical and microbiological hazards associated with seaweed as a food. The project aims to develop a common Nordic approach to seaweed food safety risk management.


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Just One Salmonella Infection Leads to Colon Cancer Risk, Study Finds

January 19, 2023

A new study has linked Salmonella exposure to a heightened risk of colon cancer, underlining the importance of preventing foodborne illness through good food safety practices.


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EFSA: Aged Meat as Safe as Fresh Meat, When Done Correctly

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Bailee Henderson
January 19, 2023

Aged meat does not carry greater food safety risks than fresh meat when aging is done correctly, according to a new scientific opinion adopted by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) that focuses on the microbiological food safety risks of aged meat in comparison to fresh meat and provides recommendations for safe production.


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Bacterial Cultures Could Mitigate Multidrug-Resistant Foodborne Pathogens

January 18, 2023

Researchers are exploring the potential of protective bacterial cultures to mitigate the growth of foodborne pathogens that have developed antimicrobial resistance.


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Using Sunlight to Control Foodborne Pathogens in Agriculture

January 17, 2023

Researchers at the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are researching a sunlight-based method for controlling microbial contaminants—specifically, Salmonella and Escherichia coli—in irrigation water used for food crops. After enough research is conducted, the UGA team hopes to create an app that will help growers enhance food safety.



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Study Demonstrates Accuracy of Rapid Foodborne Pathogen Detection Using AI

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Bailee Henderson
January 12, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) with optical imaging may be a promising solution for detecting pathogens in foods, and would save the food industry time and resources, according to a recent study.


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Studies Aim to Improve Detection, Control Methods for Cyclospora

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Bailee Henderson
January 11, 2023

Two ongoing studies funded by the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) are looking to improve detection and control methods for Cyclospora cayetanensis.


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