Physical method for concentrating Salmonella to detectable levels uses automated microfiltration
Kathy Holliman, MEd, has been a medical writer and editor since 1997. She has worked on several publications focused on infectious diseases, cardiology, endocrinology, oncology/hematology, orthopedics, psychiatry, and pediatrics. Since becoming a freelance writer and editor in 2006, she has contributed to several healthcare publications in the fields of rheumatology, food quality and safety, internal medicine, and other medical association publications and medical education courses. Kathy has attended well over 100 medical meetings in the U.S. and Europe, and she continues to work as a writer and editor for onsite publications at several of those meetings. Reach her at [email protected].
Articles by Kathy Holliman
Growing Trend of Online Food Shopping
Disadvantages associated with buying groceries online include shipping fees and quality and freshness of orders
Predictive Model Sets Priorities for Restaurant Inspections
Data scientists developed a predictive system to identify which Chicago restaurants should be inspected first
Wait 24 Hours After Rain to Harvest
Small changes in farm and field management practices can reduce Listeria risk
Agricultural Research Needs Congressional Oversight
The challenges facing the food and agriculture system require a “top to bottom review” of how research dollars are being spent, according to report
Expedited Review of Imports: Comments Needed
Voluntary Qualified Importer Program allows for expedited review and importation of foods from importers with proven safety record
GNC Agrees to Use DNA Barcode Testing
Agreement with N.Y. Attorney General concerning GNC’s own supply chain for raw botanical material
Labeling Changes for Mechanically Tenderized Beef
Products are to be labeled if they have been mechanically, blade, or needle tenderized; cooking instructions for safe prep included
More Humane Treatment of Farm Animals Tied to Food Safety
Proposed rule will provide for more humane treatment of veal calves and should also have a positive impact on food safety
FDA Suggests Reductions in Fluoride Added to Bottled Water
Recommends manufacturers not add fluoride to water at concentrations greater than a max final concentration of 0.7 milligrams/liter