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The financial repercussions of foodborne illness outbreaks present a stark contrast to the investments required for prevention, with mounting evidence…
Egg Pasteurization Technology: Balancing Salmonella Elimination and Functional Integrity
By Kit Redwine
Thermal pasteurization remains the primary defense against Salmonella enteritidis (SE) in eggs, with regulatory standards mandating a 5-log reduction of this pathogen…
Religious slaughter methods adhering to Halal (Islamic) and Kosher (Jewish) requirements involve specific procedures that differ from conventional slaughter, with…
Heavy metals, including lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic, pose significant health risks through environmental contamination of food systems. These toxic…
Foodborne illness outbreaks have fundamentally transformed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulatory authority, driving a shift from reactive…
Madagascar ANTANANARIVO – 20 Dead from Food Poisoning The number of fatalities from a poisoning incident in a suburb of…
The United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union has triggered significant recalibrations in food safety governance, altering regulatory alignment, border…
Forensic food epidemiology employs advanced genetic analysis to trace pathogens through food supply chains, transforming how investigators solve contamination mysteries.…
Recent months have witnessed a wave of high-profile outbreaks and food recalls tied to Salmonella contamination: 1.7 million dozen eggs sickening…
The Challenge of Contamination Fresh produce can be contaminated by water, soil amendments, wildlife, or human handling during cultivation.…