Possible New Method for Identifying Food Contamination
August 22/Oslo, Norway/News-Medical.net -- Unwanted bacteria, yeasts and molds can cause major problems for the food industry as well as consumers. Norwegian researchers have developed new methods to identify potential sources of contamination.
Microorganisms such as bacteria, yeasts and molds can cause food spoilage and deterioration during food production. They could be lurking in the tubes that convey milk to cartons, lying in wait on the floor, or even floating in the air where sausages are being packaged, and they are poised to attack and contaminate our food at any time.