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How Mars is creating safe food today for a healthy tomorrow
Dr Susan Blount outlines the worldwide collaboration Mars is undertaking to create safer food for a healthy tomorrow, including some important work around aflatoxins.
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Challenges to the control of Listeria monocytogenes in food products
The rise of alternative proteins and novel side streams for more sustainable food production could introduce new ways for Listeria monocytogenes to spread. Masja Nierop Groot explores.
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Processing environment monitoring
François Bourdichon discusses the ins and outs of processing environment monitoring with a focus on detecting microbial pathogens' harbourage sites.
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Myth Breakers – Picking mould off bread is fine…right?
New Food hears from food scientist Simon Dawson on his advice when it comes to mouldy food and potentially risky slices of toast.
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Rapid test identifies dirty areas of food processing plants through light
Researchers say the new instrument can take the subjectivity out of cleaning debates, by quickly identifying areas of food production plants that have not been cleaned properly.
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From emergency response to standard protocol
Daniele Sohier, Senior Manager of Global Scientific Affairs at Thermo Fisher Scientific, explains how the food testing sector united around science to develop SARS-CoV-2 solutions.
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Salmonella serotyping – from reference to routine lab
Historically a mainstay of the reference laboratory, is Salmonella serotyping now possible in the routine micro setting?
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Leader needed for Canada’s National Microbiology Laboratory
The new appointment will help cement the relationship between public health authorities and academia, one which is crucial in maintaining high food safety standards in Canada.
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Recall Roundup: E.Coli, plastic pieces and possible cyanide poisoning…
This week's Recall Roundup features an E.Coli alert in Germany, as well as the risk of possible cyanide poisoning in Canada.
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Food Integrity: A message from the Chair
Professor Chris Elliott explains why the industry should join together on 19-23 April for the virtual conference.
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Handheld DNA sequencers could become a useful tool for manufacturers
Handheld devices could enable food manufacturers to perform routine surveillance quickly and has advantages over traditional lab-based methods – though there are hurdles to overcome.
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Vibrio infection linked to mussel illnesses in New Zealand
Two people have reportedly fallen ill after being infected with Vibrio parahaemolyticus in New Zealand, with authorities in the country urging consumers to cook mussels thoroughly.
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Ultrasonic salad cleaning could help prevent disease outbreaks
It’s hoped the new technology could help prevent cases of foodborne disease like the E.Coli outbreak which swept the US in 2018.
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Application: Analysis of Monosaccharides and Disaccharides in Soft Drinks
This application describes high speed analysis of monosaccharides and disaccharide in soft drinks by ELSD-LT III.
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Spot the difference: perfecting cultured steak
Scientists at the University of Tokyo say they have developed cultured beef that mimics the mouthfeel of steak, with a significantly lower risk of microbiological contamination.
