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Researchers determine bacteria structure responsible for traveler’s diarrhea: Discovery may aid in advancement of treatments
For the first time researchers have deciphered the near-atomic structure of filaments, called ‘pili’, that extend from the surface of
New ‘jumping’ superbug gene discovered, resistant to last-resort antibiotic
While sifting through the bacterial genome of salmonella, Cornell University food scientists discovered mcr-9, a new stealthy, jumping gene so
Sub-optimal food allergy knowledge and attitudes among restaurant staff: Factors that determine knowledge and attitudes could point to solutions for improvement
A new study of restaurant staff reveals low levels of food allergy knowledge and negative attitudes about serving people with
Hold the fries! How calorie content makes you rethink food choices
Seeing pictures of food with calorie information not only makes food less appetizing but it also appears to change the
Romaine to Honey Smacks Cereal: Why Were There So Many Foodborne Outbreaks in 2018?
From E. coli-tainted romaine lettuce to Salmonella in cereal, this year certainly had its fair share of foodborne illness outbreaks.
New graphene-based sensor design could improve food safety: Approach offers high sensitivity for detecting gases, chemicals and pathogens
In the U.S., more than 100 food recalls were issued in 2017 because of contamination from harmful bacteria such as
Bacteriophages can affect melioidosis disease acquisition
An international research team from the University of Leicester, Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU), and the Moscow Institute of Physics
Livestock feed accurately predicts toxic chemicals in food
Persistent organic pollutants — or POPs — skulk around the environment threatening human health through direct contact, inhalation, and most
Parasite Outbreak Tied to Del Monte Vegetables Sickens More Than 200 People
An outbreak of parasitic infections tied to Del Monte vegetable trays has sickened more than 200 people in four U.S.