Newswise Feature Channel: Food and Water Safety

How to Prevent Potential Poisonings During the Back to School Rush

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 11:05:37 EST

Rutgers poison expert offers tips to prevent children of all ages from coming into contact with poisons at home and school

Synchronous removal of Cr(VI) and antibiotics using a novel photocatalyst

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 06:05:34 EST

In a landmark development for environmental conservation, a pioneering plasmonic photocatalyst has been engineered to synergistically degrade the potent pollutants hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) and norfloxacin from aquatic environments.

Expert Available: USDA Releases Updated Guidelines to Strengthen Meat and Poultry Guidelines

George Washington University — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 12:00:41 EST

GW study helped lead to USDA action; Experts available for comment ...

Getting the stink out of smoke-tainted wine

American Chemical Society (ACS) — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:05:45 EST

Wildfires can damage crops, even if flames come nowhere near the plants. One outcome can be an unpleasant flavor and smell of wine that is made from grapes exposed to smoke. But researchers report in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that they have developed a way to lessen this smoke taint to improve the palatability of the wine.

Don't let foodborne illness spoil your tailgate

Virginia Tech — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:05:33 EST

Another school year has begun, and for Hokie sports fans that means the start of a new football season and a lot of tailgating. But tailgating brings unique food safety challenges that you don't necessarily have to worry about when eating at home.

Walmart Recalls Apple Juice over Arsenic Levels

George Washington University — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:05:26 EST

Tips to help families navigate food allergy policies at school

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:05:53 EST

Every year, Pediatric Allergy and Immunology specialists at UT Southwestern and Children's Health Dallas field questions from parents who are worried about whether their older kids will be exposed to allergens or whether younger students will make good choices about swapping foods and snacks at school. It takes a community to protect kids with food allergies.

Professor Ravi Anupindi Provides Key Insights on Federal Study Investigating Infant Formula Shortages

University of Michigan Ross School of Business — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:05:49 EST

In a new study overseen by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, an international group of experts investigated vulnerabilities exposed by the 2022 infant formula shortage to develop recommendations for a resilient infant formula industry.

Perdue Recalls Products Over Possible Metal Contamination

George Washington University — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:05:44 EST

Making Water from Air?" Global Water Shortage, A Solution in Sight Portable System That Harvests Water from Air Developed First Development in Korea

National Research Council of Science and Technology — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:23 EST

The research team led by Director Dr. Hyuneui Lim of the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) is planning to commercialize a three-kilogram water harvester, to which its independently developed "portable moisture-harvesting system" has been applied.

Cedars-Sinai Supports Local Nonprofits With $27 Million in Grants

Cedars-Sinai — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 09:05:58 EST

Cedars-Sinai has galvanized its commitment to helping historically marginalized communities, allocating $27 million in grants to support programs providing housing stability, food security, accessible care and health equity across the Los Angeles region.

That Online Discount Code From Your Favorite Influencer for "Miracle" Mushrooms or Vitamins Isn't Your Key to Health

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:05:26 EST

Rutgers professor warns that online personalities may tout unproven health claims of products and services as well as contradict standards of care

Las investigaciones demuestran que la contaminacion por pesticidas traspasa la cascara de la manzana

American Chemical Society (ACS) — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:30:38 EST

Un grupo de investigadores que publican en la revista Nano Letters de ACS ha desarrollado un metodo de creacion de imagenes de alta tecnologia para detectar la contaminacion por pesticidas en niveles inferiores, y su aplicacion en la fruta revela que las practicas actuales de seguridad alimentaria podrian ser insuficientes.

Researchers show pesticide contamination is more than apple skin deep

American Chemical Society (ACS) — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 08:00:00 EST

Researchers reporting in ACS' Nano Letters have developed a high-tech imaging method to detect pesticide contamination at low levels, and its application on fruits reveals that current food safety practices may be insufficient.

Media Tip: Scientists discover new behavior of membranes that could lead to unprecedented separations

Argonne National Laboratory — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 13:05:39 EST

Membrane filtering of fluids is central to industries that include everything from biotechnology to petrochemicals to water treatment to food and beverage. The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne scientists have discovered new behavior of membranes that could lead to separations through pores consistently about ten billionths of a meter.

Boar's Head Recalls 7 Million Pounds of Deli Meat

George Washington University — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:05:04 EST

The quest for clean water: National Water Quality Month buoys Virginia Tech research

Virginia Tech — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:05:46 EST

August is National Water Quality Month, a time to contemplate conserving natural water sources and consider what households and communities can do to ensure and preserve access to clean, safe water. Many researchers at Virginia Tech pursue this goal in myriad ways. Read on to learn how Virginia Tech works to study and preserve water quality.

Study Finds Many Cocoa Products Contaminated by Heavy Metals

George Washington University — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:00:19 EST

A new study from George Washington University found a disquieting percentage of cocoa products in the U.S. contain heavy metals that exceed guidelines, including higher concentrations in organic products.

Omics Technologies Accelerating Yam Research Progress

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 23:05:26 EST

A research team has summarized current progress on the yam genome, plastome, transcriptome, proteome, and metabolome, highlighting the nutrient-rich and bioactive compound-laden Dioscorea species.

Using forest resources strengthens food security, study finds

University of Notre Dame — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:05:26 EST

Forests can reduce hunger in rural households while also capturing carbon and advancing sustainability goals for low- and middle-income countries, according to new research by University of Notre Dame expert Daniel C. Miller, associate professor of environmental policy at Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs.