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Food scientists reduce Salmonella identification process
The scientists have reportedly developed a method to determine Salmonella serotypes in just two hours, and the whole identification process within eight hours.
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New Campylobacter insight demands food industry action
New research entailing whole genome sequencing of campylobacter strains suggests that it mutates, with consequences for both detection and control of the pathogen.
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FSA publishes latest levels of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in chicken
The two annual surveys tested fresh chicken on sale in the UK, with one looking at certain types of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) E. coli, and the other at AMR campylobacter. The results are from Year Four of the surveys (2017 to 2018).
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Coronavirus’ impact on the food industry
The number of individuals infected with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to climb on a daily basis as does the number of deaths associated with it. Many of TAG's clients have asked what should be done to prepare for a growing number of cases in the United States.
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FDA advances identification and management of food parasite Cyclospora
Cyclospora is a parasite that contaminates food - mostly fresh produce - which causes Cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness which is said to be on the rise in the US.
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Heavy metals: the case against the naturally occurring argument
Jaclyn Bowen takes a look at how the concern of heavy metals in food is sometimes undermined by the argument that they are naturally occurring, and speaks with the CEO of Ellipse Analytics to find out his views.
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The role of cleaning and disinfection in microbiological control
In any form of food, dairy or beverage operations, one of the key microbiological controls is the correct and thorough application of cleaning and disinfection regimes, states Peter Littleton, Vice-Chair and Training Services Director of the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT).
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Scientists develop technique to rapidly detect salmonella in food
The technique is said to reduce the time for determining whether food is contaminated with salmonella from a number of days to less than eight hours.
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Plant-rich diet protects mice against foodborne infection, researchers find
Researchers have found that mice on a pectin-enriched diet had about 100 times less bacteria in the cecum compared to mice on a typical diet, reducing their susceptibility to foodborne illnesses.
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There’s more to food integrity than just protecting against fraud
Ahead of New Food's March conference, Professor Chris Elliott discusses the '7 principles of food integrity'
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Common foods can help ‘landscape’ the gut microbiome, research finds
While studies have focused on increasing the abundance of therapeutic phages, this research is said to explore the reductive effect of commonly consumed foods, chemical additives and plant extracts on the growth and phage production capacity of common gut bacteria.
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Application Note: Check for STEC
Bio-Rad offers a new and innovative approach to detecting and confirming STEC in food.
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New Food Issue 6 2019
Issue 6 2019 of New Food is available to read online, featuring stories on Food Safety, Ingredients, CBD, Cannabis & Hemp and much more...
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Bacteria and the role of fermentation
David Haley, Professor at Zhongyuan University of Technology, and Vincent Walsh, Senior Food Tech Specialist, explore the complex world of bacteria and fermentation and how it has been used as a food processing technique - from past to present.
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Microbiological methods – assuring the alternatives
How do you know your lab is capable of implementing a validated method? New Food hears from four experts.
