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Newswise — The innovative model enables fast, non-invasive prediction of four freshness indicators, providing a promising tool for enhancing food safety in the fish industry. Bighead carp, a prominent species in the aquaculture industry, is highly susceptible to rapid deterioration due to its high protein and moisture content. Microbial growth accelerates post-mortem, affecting the fish’s…
Newswise — WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2025 – Keeping work surfaces clean during meat processing is a challenge. Bacteria from meat can attach, grow, and build up to create a biofilm that is difficult to remove, even on stainless steel surfaces used in industrial facilities. It can also aggregate, clumping together into an invisible mass that…
Newswise — Washington D.C. — The Institute for the Advancement of Food & Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS) is looking for highly motivated graduate students for a paid, part-time fellowship that provides the opportunity to directly participate in advancing food safety or nutritional sciences. As the fellowship is a means to expand experiences while not adversely impacting…
Newswise — Abby Sewell, Corporate Engagement Manager at the Good Food Institute, is available to discuss how avian flu-induced egg price spikes highlight the fragility of our food system and the need for more resilient solutions. “Egg price spikes caused by avian flu underscore the fragility of our food system, leaving consumers and businesses vulnerable…
Newswise — Washington D.C. – IAFNS celebrates its fourth anniversary of catalyzing food safety and nutrition science to benefit public health. The milestone comes as North Americans are taking a closer look at their food systems. Driven by a focus on health and wellness, consumers and researchers increasingly want to know where food comes from…
BYLINE: Chelsea Montes de Oca Newswise — I thought to myself as I read yet another story about the latest spike of avian influenza where I live in Colorado. This news, unfortunately, no longer surprises me. In fact, I’d argue that the threat of disease from our food supply and the disruptions these outbreaks can cause are…
Newswise — Diarrheagenic E. coli (DEC) is a major global cause of diarrheal diseases, with certain strains showing alarming levels of antibiotic resistance. The rise of these resistant strains has rendered many first-line treatments ineffective, significantly complicating the management of severe and prolonged diarrhea cases. The widespread overuse of antibiotics has further accelerated the emergence…
Washington D.C. – The Institute for the Advancement of Food & Nutrition Sciences’ deadline of Feb. 14 for its Emerging Leaders Award applications to recognize excellence in food safety and nutrition sciences is rapidly approaching. Open to U.S. and Canadian professionals with less than 10 years of experience since completing their degree, the award includes…
Newswise — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food, decades after concerns that it is a significant cancer risk and contributes to hyperactivity in children. Virginia Tech food safety expert Melissa Wright says manufacturers will now have to find suitable alternatives that maintain the…
Newswise — The countdown to Super Bowl LIX is on. The Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs will square off on Sunday, February 9th in New Orleans. Fans from all over are preparing for the big game, whether they’re traveling to The Big Easy or planning to host a Super Bowl watch party. Faculty…
