Study reveals listeria bacteria can hide inside tissue of romaine lettuce

A Purdue University study shows that the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes can live inside the tissue of romaine lettuce, suggesting that conventional post-harvest sanitization practices might not be…

Purdue researchers report sweet corn could make animal vaccines safer

Animal vaccine manufacturers could benefit from the work of two Purdue University researchers who are testing biomaterial made from sweet corn to make vaccines safer.

Boosting neural pathway from gut to brain may reduce food consumption

A new study from Purdue University found that stimulating neural activity in the vagus nerve – which extends from the gut to the brain – caused mice to eat smaller meals.

Phage ‘cocktail’ wipes out 99 percent of E. coli in meat and spinach

Treating food products with select bacteriophages – viruses that target and kill bacteria – could significantly reduce concentrations of E. coli, a Purdue University study shows.An injection of bacteriophages – also known informally as “phages” – nearly eradicated a toxin-producing strain of E. coli in contaminated spinach and ground beef, in some cases decreasing E.

Tips to help high school athletes transition to non-competitive college life

High school student-athletes adjusting to life at college with no organized team sports may have a tough time eating right and exercising, says a Purdue University expert…

Salad Dressings May Improve Nutrient Uptake

The vegetables in salads are chock-full of important vitamins and nutrients, but you won’t get much benefit without the right type and amount of salad dressing, a Purdue University study shows…

Compound Found In Red Wine, Fruit Could Help Block Fat Cell Formation

A compound found in red wine, grapes and other fruits, and similar in structure to resveratrol, is able to block cellular processes that allow fat cells to develop, opening a door to a potential method to control obesity, according to a Purdue University study…

Unwashable Places In Produce May Harbor E. coli, Salmonella

Sanitizing the outside of produce may not be enough to remove harmful food pathogens, according to a Purdue University study that demonstrated that Salmonella and E. coli can live inside plant tissues. E.

Cooling System May Build Eggs’ Natural Defenses Against Salmonella

Once eggs are laid, their natural resistance to pathogens begins to wear down, but a Purdue University scientist believes he knows how to rearm those defenses. Kevin Keener, an associate professor of food science, created a process for rapidly cooling eggs that is designed to inhibit the growth of bacteria such as salmonella…

The Health Benefits Of Green Tea Powders Affected By Temperature, Humidity

The beneficial compounds in green tea powders aren’t as stable as once thought, according to a Purdue University study that will give industry guidelines on how to better store those powders. “People drink green tea for health benefits, so they want the catechins to be present,” said Lisa Mauer, a professor of food science…

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