This Thanksgiving − and on any holiday − these steps will help prevent foodborne illness
Keeping guests safe involves far more than just careful cooking − hand-washing, keeping work surfaces clean, safe handling and proper storage are also key ingredients.
Kimberly Baker, Food Systems and Safety Program Team Director and Assistant Extension Specialist, Clemson University •
conversation
Nov. 20, 2023 • ~9 min
Nov. 20, 2023 • ~9 min
Thank gluten's complex chemistry for your light, fluffy baked goods
Ever wonder why bakers spend so long kneading their dough? They’re trying to form a gluten network, which helps the bread rise.
Kristine Nolin, Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Richmond •
conversation
Nov. 20, 2023 • ~6 min
Nov. 20, 2023 • ~6 min
FDA's latest warnings about eye drop contamination put consumers on edge − a team of infectious disease experts explain the risks
A bacterial contamination of the work environment at facilities that produce eye drops can lead to severe infections and even death, as was the case earlier in 2023.
Daria Van Tyne, Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh •
conversation
Nov. 16, 2023 • ~10 min
Nov. 16, 2023 • ~10 min
Cranberries can bounce, float and pollinate themselves: The saucy science of a Thanksgiving classic
Cranberries add color and acidity to Thanksgiving menus, but they also have many interesting botanical and genetic features.
Serina DeSalvio, Ph.D. Candidate in Genetics and Genomics, Texas A&M University •
conversation
Nov. 9, 2023 • ~9 min
Nov. 9, 2023 • ~9 min
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