Velcro-like food sensor detects spoilage and contamination

Torri Donley

MIT engineers have designed a Velcro-like food sensor, made from an array of silk microneedles, that pierces through plastic packaging to sample food for signs of spoilage and bacterial contamination. The sensor’s microneedles are molded from a solution of edible proteins found in silk cocoons, and are designed to draw […]

Dog Food Recalled Over Possible Salmonella Contamination

Torri Donley

KEY POINTS A Phoenix-based company recalled one of its dog food products due to possible Salmonella contamination Customers who bought the product were advised to dispose of it Although uncommon, pets can also be infected with Salmonella and be carriers of the bacteria Real Pet Food Company has recalled Billy+Margot Wild […]

Velcro-like food sensor detects spoilage and contamination | NSF

Torri Donley

Research News Velcro-like food sensor detects spoilage and contamination Color-changing array of silk microneedles could help protect consumers and avoid food waste A Velcro-like sensor can sample food for signs of spoilage and bacterial contamination. September 21, 2020 Engineers have designed a Velcro-like food sensor, made from an array […]