Food Safety

Depending on the application and the country, design rules and standards can vary, causing headaches for machine builders as they try to make designs more universal.

TECH FLASH

Rootworm evolving to eat GMO corn, say scientists

The insects were unable to survive exposure to Bacillus thuringiensis-infected corn, but resistance has been growing.

Shane O'Halloran

March 26, 2014

Scientists say the first examples of resistance were found in 2009 in Iowa.

UK Trading Standards Service cuts could hinder food safety enforcement

Public analysis labs for food testing have dropped from 15 to 11 over three years.

Shane O'Halloran

March 26, 2014

In the wake of the horse meat scandal, one food safety expert says supply chain integrity is endangered by cuts.

TECH FLASH

Food safety and auditing scholarships available now

The Food Marketing Institute is now accepting applications for the 2014-2015 academic year.

Shane O'Halloran

March 26, 2014

Students majoring in food and agricultural science are welcome to apply.

Engineering R&D

Surface appeal: Novel antimicrobial for direct food contact

Novel antimicrobial quickly neutralizes broad range of pathogens on food contact surfaces; now takes aim at direct food contact.

Mikell Knights

March 8, 2014

Chlorine- and ammonia-based disinfectants and sanitizers are typically used as interventions or rinses to eliminate dangerous bacteria, fungi, viruses and foodborne pathogens on food preparation and food processing areas.

Proposed FDA rule on sanitary transport out for comment

March 8, 2014

FDA has published a proposed rule requiring shippers that transport food to use sanitary transportation practices. The action is being taken to comply with provisions of the Food Safety Modernization Act and covers shippers that use motor vehicles or rail.