Nearly 50 people in Jessup, MD, have been taken to hospitals because they are exhibiting signs of food poisoning. The Howard County Fire & Rescue department is reporting the 46 patients are described as non-critical, according spokeswoman Samantha Stanton. Stanton said fire officials were called to the 700 block of Chesapeake Bay Court in Jessup
Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have made a major breakthrough in agricultural biotechnology, focusing on the use of nanotechnology to combat E. coli contamination in rice crops. This discovery, led by Hamidreza Sharifan and his team, offers promising solutions for improving food safety and addressing bioterrorism threats. The research centers
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company
The 7 million-pound recall of meat and poultry products from BrucePac has been expanded to include almost 2 million more pounds of products, some of which were sent to schools. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is reporting that the recall of an additional 1.77 million pounds of products is part of continuing
Self-reflection may seem simple, but it holds the power to transform your life in surprising ways. It’s about taking the time to pause, look inward, and really understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. But why should anyone care? Well, because understanding yourself is the first step to improving anything about your life. Whether it’s better
Breaking up with someone is often one of the most difficult experiences we face. It can feel as though your entire world has shifted, leaving you disoriented and unsure of what comes next. But even amid the pain, a breakup can also be a profound opportunity for growth. This journey—one of rediscovering who you are
Everyone goes through moments of doubt. Moments when the question of “what am I doing with my life?” feels more like a heavy weight than a fleeting thought. These times, often called existential crises, are not just about feeling lost or confused—they can be pivotal moments for personal growth. For example, a common existential crisis
Personalised nutrition has gained traction in recent years, popular with consumers looking to improve their health through foods and beverages. Such is the appeal of personalised nutrition to consumers, Statista valued the global market at $8.2bn in 2020, predicting the figure to double by 2025.Now, researchers at Yale University believe they’ve made a breakthrough, which
Rising obesity levels are claimed to be combatted through MicroLub’s technology founded in the University of Leeds in West Yorkshire, England.Following the successful closing of a seed investment round, which closed at €4.2m (£3.5m), the spinout business will focus on commercialising its patented technologies that replace oils and fats with water, while enhancing texture and
There’s a gap in the market for plant-based seafood, as BettaF!sh founder and CEO, Deniz Ficicioglu, explains in the first of FoodNavigator’s Start-up pitch series.The plant-based industry is growing, evolving and innovating, and BettaF!sh is leading the way within the seafood alternatives segment.“Seaweed belongs on all our plates,” says founder and CEO, Deniz Ficicioglu. “It