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World Food Safety Day 2026: From Burden to Solutions

World Food Safety Day 2026: From Burden to Solu...

This Sunday (7 June 2026), the world celebrates World Food Safety Day, an initiative led by WHO and FAO to raise awareness about the importance of safe food. The 2026...

World Food Safety Day 2026: From Burden to Solu...

This Sunday (7 June 2026), the world celebrates World Food Safety Day, an initiative led by WHO and FAO to raise awareness about the importance of safe food. The 2026...

Schematic illustration of an orthohantavirus virion. Source: ECDC

Blue light is effective against Hantavirus, Inf...

Did you know that strong antimicrobial blue light can help against lipid-enveloped viruses like Influenza A, SARS-CoV-2 and also Hantavirus? These viruses have an outer lipid layer which is sensitive...

Blue light is effective against Hantavirus, Inf...

Did you know that strong antimicrobial blue light can help against lipid-enveloped viruses like Influenza A, SARS-CoV-2 and also Hantavirus? These viruses have an outer lipid layer which is sensitive...

Table of 5 most common biological contaminants in food, USA, 2002-2023

The 5 Most Common Microbial Contaminants in the...

Food recalls rarely happen because of unknown hazards. In most cases, the cause is one of a few well-known microorganisms that continue to challenge food manufacturers around the world. A...

The 5 Most Common Microbial Contaminants in the...

Food recalls rarely happen because of unknown hazards. In most cases, the cause is one of a few well-known microorganisms that continue to challenge food manufacturers around the world. A...

Photo of skinning machine at a fish processing facility - Nofima

New Nofima Case Study Highlights the Real-World...

A newly published case study from Nofima - the Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research - provides a rare and detailed look into how Listeria monocytogenes can persist...

New Nofima Case Study Highlights the Real-World...

A newly published case study from Nofima - the Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research - provides a rare and detailed look into how Listeria monocytogenes can persist...

Far-UVC vs. Multi-Wavelength Antimicrobial Blue Light (aBL): Understanding the Differences Behind the Light

Far-UVC vs. Multi-Wavelength Antimicrobial Blue...

Key Takeaways Far-UVC (222 nm) gained attention during the COVID-19 pandemic due to its potential to inactivate airborne viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 at short distances and within regulated exposure limits....

Far-UVC vs. Multi-Wavelength Antimicrobial Blue...

Key Takeaways Far-UVC (222 nm) gained attention during the COVID-19 pandemic due to its potential to inactivate airborne viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 at short distances and within regulated exposure limits....

Is Blue Light Disinfection Safe for Humans?

Designed for use in occupied environments Blue light disinfection uses visible light, not ultraviolet radiation. This makes it fundamentally different from UV-based systems and suitable for use in rooms where...

Is Blue Light Disinfection Safe for Humans?

Designed for use in occupied environments Blue light disinfection uses visible light, not ultraviolet radiation. This makes it fundamentally different from UV-based systems and suitable for use in rooms where...