The Science Of School Lunch

The Johnson Lab has developed state-of-the-art digital imaging to measure consumption. The researchers image children’s trays when they leave the line and then again when they’re finished eating.


In terms of ambience, Charlotte Central’s cafeteria is — well, conjure up your own eleme...
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RASFF Food Alerts, Week 21

Here is the summary of food alerts issued by Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) last week.
On 19/05/2014, spoilage was detected in spicy sateh sauce from the Netherlands. The product was distributed to Belgium, Netherlands. RASFF reference No.: 2014.0682.
On 23/05/2014, undeclared soya...
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Novel Technology Identifies E. coli and Listeria Bacteria Directly From Complex Food Samples

PathoGenetix™ Inc. has developed Genome Sequence Scanning™technology, an automated system for rapid bacterial identification, which is use to confirm and strain type pathogenic bacteria.


New research from PathoGenetix, Inc. demonstrates the use of its Genome Sequence Scanning technology to con...
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ISO Develops Handbooks Supporting Food Safety Certification

ISO has developed new handbooks compiling two key standards for certifying food safety management systems puts all the information certification bodies need for reliable and efficient audits in one place.
ISO/TS 22003, which outlines requirements for bodies issuing certifications to ISO 22000 on ...
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Smartphones Used For Drawing Fine Dust Concentration

Scientists of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are developing a sensor connected to smartphones which will be used for drawing up a pollution map. The precision of the map will be the higher, the more people will take part.
 
Clean air alongside busy roads? The smartphone fine dust...
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KLAR AS Recalls Various Ruccola Salads

NORWAY – KLAR AS is recalling various Ruccola Salads because the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria infection is a foodborne bacterial illness that can be very serious for pregnant women and people with impaired immune systems. Listeria infection is most...
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Caribbean Pearl Shark Steaks Recalled

NORWAY – Bera Fisheries is recalling Caribbean Pearl Shark Steaks because the product has been detected with exceeded levels of heavy metals arsenic and mercury.
The product was sold in stores in Bergen, Oslo and Trondheim.
The recalled product is Caribbean Pearl Shark Steaks, Lot 371,...
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EFSA Delivers A Scientific Statement On Mycotoxins In Maize Products

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) estimates that a temporary increase in the levels of three mycotoxins – deoxynivalenol, fumonisins and zearalenone – in maize and maize products is unlikely to impact significantly on public health, using data supplied by France. However, for some consu...
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Don’t Get E. coli When Grilling

A Kansas State University food safety specialist provides with tips how to avoid E. coli contamination when grilling out.


The recall of 1.8 million pounds of beef for possible E. coli contamination may now be extended to grocery stores. A Kansas State University food safety specialist warns...
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European Farmers Adapting To Climate Change Can Help Slow The Decline For Some Crops

A new research shows that farmers in Europe will see crop yields affected as global temperatures rise, but that adaptation can help slow the decline for some crops.


A new Stanford study finds that due to an average 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit of warming expected by 2040, yields of wheat and barley...
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Inexpensive Food A Key Factor In Rising Obesity

Researchers say that widespread availability of inexpensive food appears to have the strongest link to obesity, after examining available evidence.


A new review summarizes what is known about economic factors tied to the obesity epidemic in the United States and concludes many common beliefs...
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Low-Carbohydrate Vegan Diet May Reduce Heart Disease Risk And Weight

A specific low-carbohydrate vegan diet, often called Eco-Atkins, may reduce the risk of heart disease by 10 per cent over 10 years in addition to weight loss.


Researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital have shown for the first time that, in addition to weight loss, a specific low-carbohydrate...
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Food Science Behind Barbecue

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has provided insight into the food science behind barbecue. Guy Crosby, PhD, IFT spokesperson, addresses how a marinade works to keep your meat tender, how smoking can infuses new flavors into meat, searing and more.
1. How does using a marinade make meat...
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Chia Seeds May Be Potential Natural Ingredient

Chia seeds may be potential natural ingredient as the consumer demand for natural, healthy and non-animal source food ingredients are on the rise.


A new study from the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), shows that chia seeds when placed in water...
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Different Types of Vinegar May Benefit Health

A new review article in the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), reports on recent studies showing different types of vinegars that may benefit human health.
The earliest known use of vinegar dates back more than 10,000 years ago and has been used as...
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Coffee Bean Acoustics

Coffee beans roasted into second crack. Credit: Preston S. Wilson

People around the world are drawn to coffee’s powerful allure — for its beloved smell, and taste, and for the caffeine boost it provides. As you enjoy your coffee beverage, however, odds are good you’re...
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Schmacon Takes Bacon To The Next Level

Schmacon is an all-beef alternative to traditional pork bacon. Credit: Schmaltz Products, LLC

Schmaltz Products developed an innovative alternative to pork bacon is made of “smoked and cured glazed beef slices” and has half the fat and calories and 60% less sodium than...
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Soil Bacteria May Provide Clues To Curbing Antibiotic Resistance

New research findings suggest that most genes from soil bacteria are not poised to contribute to antibiotic resistance in infectious bacteria.


Drug-resistant bacteria annually sicken 2 million Americans and kill at least 23,000. A driving force behind this growing public health threat is the...
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Red Wine Can Help Prevent Cavities

A new research can lead to the development of natural products that ward off dental diseases with fewer side effects. Researchers found that red wine, as well as grape seed extract, could potentially help prevent cavities.


A new study has found that red wine, as well as grape seed extract,...
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Olive Oil On Your Salad Can Protect From Hypertension

A new study shows that nitrite-rich vegetables, such as olive oil and lettuce, can help protecting you from hypertension. It explains why some previous studies have shown that a Mediterranean diet can reduce blood pressure.


A diet that combines unsaturated fats with nitrite-rich vegetables,...
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