80% of hospital food contaminated with ESBL-producing E. coli
10 March, 2014A new study may have cemented hospital food's bad reputation. The study found that more than 80% of raw chicken in hospitals was contaminated with an ESBL-producing E. coli strain which is resistant to antibiotics.
Infrared technology key to non-destructive food quality testing
21 February, 2014Non-destructive food quality testing could soon be a reality, thanks to researchers from the University of Western Australia. The technique is similar to using infrared thermometers to detect body temperature.
Electronic tongue could replace human tasters, researchers say
03 February, 2014Spanish researchers have developed what they call an "electronic tongue" - an analysis system based on the human sense of taste that can distinguish between several brands of beer.
Comprehensive GM test developed
20 January, 2014In response to increased demand for monitoring and labelling of genetically modified (GM) foods, scientists have developed a comprehensive method for detecting GM ingredients. It is claimed to be the first of its kind in the world.
Mocon OX-TRAN Model 12/21 10x oxygen transmission rate test instrument
06 December, 2013Mocon's OX-TRAN Model 2/21 10x system accurately and repeatably measures barriers at levels 10 times lower than previous levels. The system measures films or packages at precise temperature and relative humidity conditions.
Real-time Salmonella sensing
21 October, 2013Recognising the need for a real-time biosensing system to detect pathogenic bacteria such as Salmonella, a team of researchers from Auburn University has come up with a system which includes a magnetoelastic biosensor.
New machine slashes pathogen detection times
16 October, 2013The machine, designed by Purdue University researchers, reportedly concentrates foodborne Salmonella and other pathogens faster than conventional methods by using hollow, thread-like fibres that filter out the cells.
Herbal products don't match their labels
14 October, 2013The majority of herbal products on the market contain ingredients not listed on the label, according to recent research from the University of Guelph.
Agilent opens $25m Spectroscopy Technology Innovation Centre in Victoria
02 September, 2013Measurement company Agilent Technologies has announced the opening of its new Spectroscopy Technology Innovation Centre in Mulgrave, Victoria. The $25 million centre houses cutting-edge research and testing laboratories, as well as user demo and training facilities.
OdourScan Model 2000 Electronic Nose
03 July, 2013The OdourScan Model 2000 Electronic Nose uses a set of six tin oxide detectors that have different sensitivities to detect different odourants and gases. The response from one or multiple detectors can be used to detect and measure the odourants.
Detection of illegal cooking oils in China
01 July, 2013In recent years in China, illegal cooking oil incidents have led to serious food safety risks and negative social repercussions. The illegal cooking oils include the refined waste oil from restaurants, repeatedly used oil and waste animal fats. Because such cooking oils may contain toxic polymers, peroxide and so on, they can be dangerous to human health.
Microfluidic chip could aid food safety
21 June, 2013A new process for making a 3D microstructure that can be used to analyse cells could be useful in counterterrorism measures and water and food safety concerns.
Pack-Vac Leak Detector
31 May, 2013Continual process monitoring with the Pack-Vac Leak Detector will detect sealing problems before they snowball and catch defects before they get to customers.
Food laboratory accuracy remains a concern
28 May, 2013A retrospective study of nearly 40,000 proficiency test results over the past 14 years shows that food microbiology laboratories continue to submit false negative and false positive results on a routine basis.
Witt Leak-Master Easy packaging test system
02 May, 2013The Leak-Master Easy is suitable for testing almost all stable and flexible packaging, including vacuum packaging. The test system enables even the smallest leaks to be detected without any test gas.
