STEC causes disease by producing the Shiga toxin, which can cause severe damage to the lining of the intestine and to other target organs, such as the kidneys.
USDA FSIS Announces Expansion of STEC Testing of Raw Beef Products
Innovating Food Safety with Smart Technology and Data Science at IFT’s SHIFT20
SHIFT20, the Institute of Food Technology’s (IFT) 2020 Annual Meeting and Expo, is occurring virtually this year, but that hasn’t halted the collaboration and engagement that allows participants to see food innovation through a new lens. Two sessions in particular are hosted by bioMérieux colleagues: an IFT Featured Session, “Data Revolution: Is Food Safety Sitting on the Sidelines?”, and an IFT Hot Topic Session, “Food Safety: Going Viral.”
Diagnostics Help Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
Some people may think that the growing number of food recalls is all in their heads or due to increased social media coverage, but in fact, the total number of food recalls in the U.S. increased by 10% between 2013 and 2018.
Rising Production of Cannabis Products without Appropriate Testing May Pose Risks for Consumers
EM combined with good manufacturing practices and risk assessment programs would enhance product safety and reduce consumer risk.
How do the COVID-19 tests and molecular tests work?
Amid the spread of COVID-19, testing for SARS-COV-2, the virus...
Managing the Risks of Antimicrobial Resistance Concurrently with COVID-19
Patients at the greatest risk for secondary infections, particularly infections...