Featured Bacterial Detection Articles

1. Food Online's Top 10 Of July 8/4/2015

   What was most important to our readers in July? Take a look back at last month by reviewing the 10 most-popular articles that appeared on Food Online.

2. Accelerated Bacteria Separation: Taking Food Contamination Detection To The Next Level 7/7/2015

   A new process developed at the University of Maryland may help the food industry prevent recalls caused by contaminated products making it to market.

3. A New Food Inspection Technology May Provide A Solution For Insect Detection 6/23/2015

   Researchers are working toward the development of an inexpensive, disposable sensor that is capable of remotely detecting insect infestations of food shipments without the need for visual inspection.

4. Education And Corrective Actions: The Solid Foundation Of Food Safety Culture 6/10/2015

   There is no doubt about it; it is getting more and more difficult to be a successful food processor or manufacturer. The supply chain continues to grow and become more complex, food safety regulations across the globe are becoming increasingly stringent, consumer preferences are constantly evolving, and the food industry’s workforce seems to be continuously changing. All of these trials amplify the importance of managing risks, keeping the public safe, and maintaining consumer loyalty to your brand. So, what can you do to manage this incessantly-growing number of risks?

5. Food Online's Top 10 Of May 6/9/2015

   What was most important to our readers in May? Take a look back at last month by reviewing the 10 most-popular articles that appeared on Food Online.

6. New Technologies Offer Effective Monitoring Of Food Chain 5/27/2015

   For every challenge that food manufacturers face in processing and packaging, there is a way to automate, measure, or systematize a solution. And if it doesn’t already exist, some entrepreneur somewhere is probably working on it.

7. Traceability And Transparency Are Key Aspects Of Food Pathogen Testing 5/20/2015

   FSMA regulations require food manufacturers and processors to be proactive in their approach to food-safety events. Because of this, many food producing companies are beefing up traceability practices within their supply chains. Adding even more urgency to bolstering traceability practices is the growing complexity and global nature of modern supply chains, along with consumers demanding to know who harvested and transported the food product, where the food and its ingredients came from, and how the food was handled on its journey from harvest to table.

8. Is FSMA Making Produce Safer? 4/28/2015

   Regarding the latest spinach recall, no illnesses have been reported, but consumers may be left wondering if produce is becoming safer. Despite greater consumer awareness of recalls — and food-safety events in general — increased awareness may actually be part of the cause for alarm.

9. FSMA's Implementation Will Bring Changes To Food Safety Labs 4/24/2015

   The Food Safety Modernization act will require research and regulatory laboratories to integrate information and work together in harmonizing standards and expanding surveillance programs.

10. Penn State Extension Offers Food Safety Support At All Levels Of The Food Industry 4/16/2015

    From large facilities and growers to small food vendors, community organizations, and individuals, Penn State Extension serves the food industry with education, training, and support.