News tagged with foodborne pathogens
Researchers discover a compound that controls Listeria
In a year when cantaloupe tainted with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes killed 30 people, the discovery of a compound that controls this deadly bacteria -- and possibly others -- is great news.
Jan 04, 2012 |
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Cleaning cows from inside out
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and their collaborators have conducted a series of studies that explore non-antibiotic methods to reduce foodborne pathogens that are found in the gut of food animals.
Nov 15, 2011 |
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Newfound hijacked proteins linked to salmonella virulence
Scientists have discovered that bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella have a sneaky way of making minor alterations to their genes to boost their chances for infection.
Aug 23, 2011 |
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Researchers tap yeasts as source of 'green' surfactants
Surfactants, which are wetting agents that lower a liquid's surface tension, have a long list of uses, from detergents and cosmetics to paints and pesticides. Most surfactants are petroleum-based. But in Peoria, Ill., a team ...
Jul 28, 2011 |
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Does grilling kill E. coli O157:H7?
Top sirloin steaks have been getting a grilling in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) food safety studies. USDA microbiologist John B. Luchansky and his colleagues are conducting experiments to help make sure that neither ...
Jun 28, 2011 |
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Scientists pitch in to help keep salad mixes safe to eat
It's no wonder that packaged salad mixes are a produce section favorite. They offer convenience, selection, and quality, and perhaps best of all, they free us from the chore of washing and chopping, slicing, or shredding ...
Jun 14, 2011 |
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1 in 6 Americans sickened by food each year
About one in six Americans, or 48 million people, get sick from tainted food each year, according to new figures that US officials said Wednesday provide the best data yet on foodborne pathogens.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dec 15, 2010 |
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Research explores edible film that kills pathogens for meat packaging
(PhysOrg.com) -- A team of food scientists in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has shown that an edible film can be used for wrapping ready-to-eat meat products to deliver a slow release of a ...
Apr 14, 2010 |
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When food gets inspected and recalled, consumers may not get a clear picture of the process
Consumers usually find out pretty quickly if the meat they're planning to throw on the grill has been recalled.
Jul 22, 2009 |
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