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Sensor-based system aims to tackle Salmonella across poultry supply chain
U.S – A team of scientists, backed by the National Science Foundation, is embarking on an ambitious mission to develop a sensor-based decision-making system that will assess and mitigate Salmonella contamination across the entire poultry supply chain, from farm to fork. Salmonella, a notorious culprit in foodborne illnesses, has long plagued communities with limited resources. Recognizing this disparity, the project aims to level the playing field by harnessing the power of data. By providing vital information to industry players, retail markets, food banks, and local health departments, this initiative aspires to empower decision-makers with the insights needed to enhance food safety, ultimately promoting health equity.
August 31, 2023
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Salmonella testing can be a slow process. These researchers want to change that.
When most of us go to the grocery store and pick up a carton of eggs or a package of chicken, we probably expect those products will not get us sick — as long as they’re cooked properly. For the most part that’s true, but the food supply chain isn’t perfect, and contamination sometimes happens. Each year, the United States government investigates many foodborne disease outbreaks traced to germs like salmonella, listeria, E. coli and others. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 48 million people fall ill annually as a result. Of those who get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die. Salmonella is one of the top culprits, and it’s often associated with eggs or chicken.
August 29, 2023
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Researchers Developing Sensor-Based Decision-Making Model to Mitigate Salmonella Across Poultry Supply Chain, Drive Health Equity
A team of scientists funded by the National Science Foundation is developing a sensor-based decision-making system to assess and mitigate Salmonella contamination across the entire poultry supply chain. Acknowledging the fact that rural and low-income communities have heightened rates of Salmonella infections, one of the goals of the project is to improve health equity by leveraging data to help industry, retail markets, food banks, and local health departments make informed food safety decisions. The research is led by the University of Missouri, in collaboration with scientists from The University of Missouri—St. Louis, Lincoln University, Auburn University, and the University of Notre Dame.
August 29, 2023
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America's chicken supply chain is vulnerable to salmonella. Researchers think they have a fix
Visit any grocery store and you can expect that the produce, meat and other products that line the shelves are not contaminated. But sometimes that’s not the case. Each year the federal government launches dozens of investigations into foodborne disease outbreaks traced to germs like salmonella, listeria, E. coli and others. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 48 million people fall ill annually as a result.
August 29, 2023
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Haitao Li part of a team of researchers developing sensors to detect and mitigate contamination in the chicken supply chain.
Eating an omelet seems like a normal breakfast experience, but sometimes that meal can land a person in the hospital – or even worse. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 48 million people get sick from foodborne diseases each year in the United States. Of those who fall ill, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die. The CDC provides estimates for two major groups of foodborne illnesses – known pathogens and unspecified agents. Salmonella, a bacteria associated with chicken and eggs, is one of the top germs that cause foodborne illness, hospitalization and death.
August 28, 2023
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America's chicken supply chain is vulnerable to salmonella. Researchers think they have a fix
A research team from multiple universities is developing technology that can detect salmonella contamination in a matter of minutes. They aim to take the results from sensors and pair them with other data to strengthen the safety and resilience of the supply of chicken. Visit any grocery store and you can expect that the produce, meat and other products that line the shelves are not contaminated. But sometimes that’s not the case.
August 23, 2023
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America's chicken supply chain is vulnerable to salmonella. Researchers think they have a fix
A research team from multiple universities is developing technology that can detect salmonella contamination in a matter of minutes. They aim to take the results from sensors and pair them with other data to strengthen the safety and resilience of the supply of chicken. Visit any grocery store and you can expect that the produce, meat and other products that line the shelves are not contaminated. But sometimes that’s not the case.
August 22, 2023
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America's chicken supply chain is vulnerable to salmonella. Researchers think they have a fix
A research team from multiple universities is developing technology that can detect salmonella contamination in a matter of minutes. They aim to take the results from sensors and pair them with other data to strengthen the safety and resilience of the supply of chicken. Visit any grocery store and you can expect that the produce, meat and other products that line the shelves are not contaminated. But sometimes that’s not the case.
August 21, 2023
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America's chicken supply chain is vulnerable to salmonella. Researchers think they have a fix
A research team from multiple universities is developing technology that can detect salmonella contamination in a matter of minutes. They aim to take the results from sensors and pair them with other data to strengthen the safety and resilience of the supply of chicken. Visit any grocery store and you can expect that the produce, meat and other products that line the shelves are not contaminated. But sometimes that’s not the case.
August 21, 2023
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