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U.K. scientists find how Camplylobacter persists in certain environments
Scientists at the Institute of Food Research say Camplylobacter exploits “chicken juice,” which allows the bacteria to thrive in the food chain
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Meat irradiation can reduce pathogen levels to zero
After noting risky food preparation behaviours in consumer kitchens, a food scientist and consumer behaviour expert from the University of California calls for meat irradiation
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Easy test for Campylobacter
The new Singlepath Direct Campy Poultry Lateral Flow Kit from EMD Millipore offers results within two hours
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Rates of foodborne illnesses stay the same: report
The CDC’s latest report on the rates of foodborne illnesses in the U.S. finds that they have not changed significantly in recent years
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Garlic can ward off more than just vampires
A study has found that a garlic compound is effective at fighting Campylobacter and has the potential to treat raw and processed meats
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USDA issues new performance standards for Salmonella, Campylobacter
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to see thousands of illnesses prevented and has announced new performance standards to help. The performance standards, which were announced May 10, aim to reduce Salmonella and Campylobacter in young chickens (broilers) and…
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USDA updates poultry standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has developed new Salmonella and Campylobacter performance standards for chickens and turkeys, reports FarmFutures.com. Previously, FSIS had standards for salmonella, but not for campylobacter. The new standards respond to…
