Scientists explore cold plasma and high-pressure tech to improve food safety amid rising outbreaks
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Wudan Yan
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Summary
The article discusses the growing concern over foodborne disease outbreaks, citing recent incidents with romaine lettuce, raw oysters, and Goldfish crackers. It explores how scientists are turning to emerging technologies like cold plasma and high-pressure processing to improve food safety and reduce contamination risks in the food supply chain.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledNearly every month, it seems, comes a new report.
At first blush, lettuce, oysters and Goldfish might not seem that similar — but they and a host of other foods...
Cold plasma and high-pressure systems might help reduce the risks.
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