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 The researchers are optimizing an inexpensive titanium dioxide photocatalyst that can be added to rinse water or used to coat equipment surfaces. 

 Ground beef from cows raised more sustainably was significantly less likely to have these harmful bacteria than that from cows raised conventionally. 

When most people in the food industry hear the word “antimicrobial,” they usually think about preservatives such as sodium benzoate or calcium propionate.

Just-in-time manufacturing, advanced automation and process control, sustainable operations and a relentless focus on food safety and sanitary plant design are the hallmarks of Food Engineering’s most recent Plant of the Year award winners.

 The two-part series will begin on September 15. 

 Based on its data, USDA concluded there is not substantial or significant enough evidence to point to a specific pathway or pathways for the current spread of the virus. 

 Purdue University took the grand prize, while Pronucleotein Inc. was the runner-up. 

 Federal and Minnesota state officials are investigating outbreaks of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to raw, frozen, breaded and pre-browned stuffed chicken entrées. 

No firm date has been set for when the tests will start or when consumers might be able to purchase Blue Bell ice cream in stores.

Like most educated consumers, I got the message about the consequences of eating food containing trans fats some time ago.