foodborne pathogens

SGS opens state-of-the-art food testing laboratory

The microbiological testing facility utilizes a robust information technology platform to offer a broad spectrum of testing services across every food category.

October 30, 2019

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SGS opened a new food microbiological testing laboratory at its Fairfield, N.J., headquarters location.

Best practices for Listeria detection & prevention

Several high-profile L. monocytogenes outbreaks over the past decade have plagued food companies and their customers.

Raj Rajagopal

October 1, 2019

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Environmental sampling is increasingly considered an essential part of any comprehensive food safety program, but building a program and achieving consensus internally is easier said than done.

Study: Temperature distribution of cold, hot meals in foodservice predict growth of Salmonella, Listeria

According to the predictive model, Salmonella spp. and L. monocytogenes were not able to grow on cold foods stored for 6 hours at temperatures below 10°C.

August 14, 2019

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In this study, researchers collected and analyzed 339,548 records of food temperatures from corporate catering foodservice operations to identify different scenarios and possible factors predictive of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes growth.

Cornell University develops tool for controlling foodborne pathogens in food manufacturing facilities

The study focused on developing and testing a computer model that has the potential to pinpoint locations in a food manufacturing facility where Lm might be found.

January 24, 2019

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New research funded in part by the Frozen Food Foundation, a non-profit arm of American Frozen Food Institute, Arlington, Va., reveals a possible solution for controlling Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) in food manufacturing facilities.

Refrigerated Foods Association, Partnership for Food Safety Education collaborate to educate consumers on food safety

Partners of the PFSE are thought leaders, collaborators, amplifiers and sustaining supporters of raising awareness of safe food handling practices.

December 13, 2018

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Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA), Marietta, Ga., announced plans to join forces with the Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE), Arlington, Va., to help educate consumers on the steps they can take while handling food to reduce the risk of a foodborne illness.

Study: Pathogen testing to lead global food safety testing market by 2025

The processed food segment contributed about one-third share of the total market in 2017, and will continue to maintain its dominance through 2025.

August 30, 2018

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Increasing cases of foodborne illnesses due to food contamination and rising consumer inclination toward better quality and safe food are expected to fuel the demand for pathogen testing in the global food safety testing market by the end of forecast period, according to a report published by Allied Market Research, Portland, Ore.

Martin Mitchell is chairman of Certified Laboratories, Melville, N.Y.

Seek & destroy food safety practices in ready-to-eat food plants

When developing an effective seek and destory process, it is important to identify and define whether niche growth of micro-organisms occurs.

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Martin Mitchell

May 10, 2018

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Certified Laboratories discusses food safety practices designed to seek and destroy listeria and other foodborne pathogens in ready-to-eat food processing facilities.

New technique detects impurities in ground beef within minutes

Food science students were able to say with 80% accuracy which animal parts were used and in what concentration.

November 28, 2017

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Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada, have found a better way to identify unwanted animal products in ground beef.

IEH Laboratories & Consulting acquires Sample6 Pathogen DETECT platform

The Sample6 DETECT test system was developed as a solution to help food processors identify points of Listeria and Salmonella contamination on-site and in-shift.

November 28, 2017

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IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group (IEH), Lake Forest Park, Wash., acquired all assets related to the Sample6 DETECT platform, Woburn, Mass.

Study: Safer meat requires reducing risks where food animals are raised

A variety of pre-harvest interventions can significantly reduce the risk that bacteria harmful to humans will infect food animals.

July 24, 2017

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Wider use of evidence-based food safety interventions on farms and feedlots would significantly reduce the risk of people getting sick from contaminated meat and poultry, according to a report released The Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia.