Most food in Australia remains free of PFAS, but a new study has found it can build up in cattle on PFAS-affected farms. But there are ways to manage the land and livestock to reduce the risks.
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Raw flour at the store still contains live microorganisms. And while cooking can kill the fungi, it doesn’t destroy any illness-causing mycotoxins that might be present.
The steady stream of stories in the media about unsafe cookware might make you wary. But your pots and pans are almost certainly safe.
Washing raw chicken can splash bacteria around the kitchen. It’s best just to properly cook the chicken without washing it. So why do people still wash? Time to bust some chicken-washing myths.
Thornapple or jimsonweed and related plants have an interesting history – from an early asthma treatment to intoxicated British soldiers.
A new study shows that a time stamp can be put on mercury that accumulates in fish eyes, offering a window into their lifetime exposure.
Affected poppy seeds made into a tea have led to seizures and cardiac arrests.
Hunters are warned to take precautions handling wild birds, and the virus can spill over to non-avian species, so no one should approach wild animals that appear ill.
PFAS can be filtered, but getting rid of the chemicals is a monumental challenge. A new breakthrough offers some hope.
Climate change has a clear link to rising foodborne illnesses. Blackouts during heat waves and wildfires are a growing part of the problem.
Despite the recent Kinder chocolate recall, there’s no cause for wider concern about chocolate safety.
Bird flu is highly contagious in domestic flocks, and a major outbreak is underway in the US. A veterinary scientist explains what consumers need to know.
There’s a new label on many US food products – here’s what it means and who pushed to add it.
UK supermarket chain Morrisons recently announced it will use ‘best before’ instead of ‘use by’ dates on its milks. This change makes sense for the environment, and from a food safety perspective too.
Four out of five Americans regularly buy some kind of organic food. An expert on the industry says more federal support could greatly expand organic farming and its environmental benefits.
‘When in doubt, throw it out’ – and more tips to make sure your festive feast won’t make you sick.
The presence of multi drug-resistant bacteria in goats and sheep in southwest Nigeria may be due to regular use of antibiotics and unhygienic practices by farmers.
Lockdowns to curb the spread of COVID-19 had various effects on food as it went from farms to plates.
When it comes to food safety solutions, models which enforce bans and regulations don’t fit.
Like rings in tree trunks, the layers of our teeth carry a detailed record of our growth — and reveal lead contamination is common.
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Research Fellow, ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre, Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Professor of Responsible Innovation, Arizona State University
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Lead for Evidence-Based Medicine and Nutrition, Aston Medical School, Aston University
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Lecturer, Business School, University of Sydney
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Policy Analyst HDR, Deakin University
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Professor of Chinese Business and Management, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor in Law, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nottingham
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Professor of Food Science, Clemson University
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Food microbiologist and Food safety specialist, CSIRO
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Professor of Microbiology, Swinburne University of Technology
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Professor of Food Safety, University of Guelph
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Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Plant Pathology and Co-Director at the Centre of Excellence in Food Security, University of Pretoria
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Specialist, CGIAR System Organization
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Professor Food Safety Systems at the Natural Resources Institute (UK) and contributing scientist ILRI, International Livestock Research Institute
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Executive Director, Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems, Arizona State University
