food-borne illness

Beetles May Be Source of Food-Borne Pathogens in Broiler Flocks

harminka — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:39:17 -0600

A new study suggests that darkling beetles and their larvae can transmit harmful food-borne pathogens to chicks in broiler houses in successive rearing cycles. The researchers from Wageningen University, Wageningen, The Netherlands and Research Centre, Lelystad, The Netherlands report their findings in the November 2008 issue of the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology.

Protozoa May Enable Food-Borne Pathogens on Leafy Vegetables

harminka — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:05:12 -0500

Protozoa found on lettuce and spinach may sequester harmful food-borne pathogens ultimately contributing to their survival on produce surfaces say researchers from Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville and the Produce Safety and Microbiology Research Unit, Albany, California.

Technology uses live cells to detect food-borne pathogens, toxins

harminka — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 03:39:05 -0600

Researchers have developed a new technology that can simultaneously screen thousands of samples of food or water for several dangerous food-borne pathogens in one to two hours.

Fresh-cut washing practices can minimize food-borne illness risks

harminka — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 07:31:30 -0600

Researchers at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently examined the safety and quality of "wash techniques" used in the production of packaged produce. The study, published in the October 2007 issue of HortScience, simulated washing techniques to learn more about how industry practices affect quality and safety of pre-cut lettuce.

US food-borne illness makes its own pathway through cells

harminka — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 06:52:45 -0600