Improving foodborne disease surveillance on a global scale

Roughly 10% of people fall ill each year after eating contaminated food but identifying the source of the contamination is not simple, especially as symptoms sometimes only become evident weeks after the pathogen-containing food was consumed.

A taste for whisky

Whiskies might vary in taste and smell, but they are so alike in chemical composition that most analyses can't tell two similar brews apart.

Oyster parasite found on Stewart Island

Two oyster farms on Stewart Island have Bonamia ostreae, a naturally occurring parasite. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) confirmed the detection, saying the parasite can be fatal for flat oysters; however, there is no food safety issue from eating oysters with the organism.

Thermo Scientific refrigerated incubators

The Thermo Scientific refrigerated incubators for temperature applications ranging from 4 to 60°C utilise compressor technology designed to provide favourable temperature conditions for applications that require thermal stability and uniformity above, around or below the usual ambient laboratory temperature.

Fast testing system for E. coli and Listeria in leafy vegetables validated

A new system method that provides clear results in just 45 minutes and delivers final results within the time frame of a production shift has been validated by the FDA and EP.

Finally, a way to culture norovirus in the lab

Forty-eight years after noroviruses were first identified, researchers have found a way to grow them in the lab — opening a path for researchers to develop systems to prevent and treat norovirus infections.

Michell Instruments HygroSmart HS3 humidity probe

Salmonella research boosted by $10 million grant

To improve understanding about the interactions between Salmonella bacteria and immune cells infected by the pathogen, as well as treatment for such infections, Stanford University is opening the Allen Discovery Center for Multiscale Systems Modeling of Macrophage Infection.

AusScan Online expands analysis for soyabean meal

AusScan Online has added eight new parameters to its Total and Standard ileal digestible (SID) amino acid product for soyabean meal analysis.

The genetics behind Salmonella's host specificity

Why are some strains (serovars) of Salmonella bacteria specific to certain types of animals? Some infect cows, others poultry and still others affect primarily humans. Why this specificity?

Rapid method developed for water, soil pathogen screening

A highly sensitive, cost-effective technology can perform rapid bacterial pathogen screening of air, soil, water and agricultural produce in as little as 24 hours.

The ultimate guide to automated product inspection

To remain competitive, Australian manufacturers need to guarantee excellent quality whilst protecting their profit margins. To achieve these standards, human inspection is no longer enough. Automated product inspection ticks all the boxes whilst reducing operational expenses and optimising plant efficiency.

Database searches for the GMO in packaged food

A Californian food tech start-up wants to be the go-to search engine to bring full transparency to the food industry.

Sensor technology sniffs out cargo pests

Sensor technology is being trialled for the detection of insect pests in food cargo, without physical inspection.

Detecting gutter oil faster

The emergence and widespread use of gutter oils in recent years has forced companies to authenticate the oils they use in their foods.