In many developing countries, especially ones with a large population like India, people don’t have access or money to own basic home appliances. While you can still make do without a fan or a gas stove, a refrigerator is becoming increasingly essential as climate change causes temperatures which affect the […]
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Dog Food Recalled Because of Contamination by a Mold Byproduct
Photo: Leoniek van der Vliet (Shutterstock) While stuck at home most of this year, a lot of us have been focusing on what brings us comfort, like food and dogs (or your pet of choice). What could possibly go wrong with that? Well, it started with a recall of onions, […]
Food is highly unlikely to be a source of Covid-19 contamination, experts say
The International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods (ICMSF) looked at the evidence that coronavirus might be carried on food or its packing and found very little. “To date, there has not been any evidence that food, food packaging or food handling is a source or important transmission route for […]
Velcro-like food sensor detects spoilage and contamination
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 […]
Velcro-like food sensor detects spoilage and contamination | MIT News
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
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
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 […]