Arkansas Center for Food Safety

We were thrilled to see our food safety colleagues from across the U.S. at the USDA S1077 Multistate Project annual meeting held in Fayetteville this week. This multistate project is focused on enhancing microbial food safety through risk analysis. @ArkAgResearch

September is National #FoodSafety Month! As the month comes to a close, we want to highlight director Kristen Gibson & grad student Francis Torko who published a study that helps fill in some gaps in hand sanitizer research. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/hand-sani… @ArkAgResearch

A study from @ArkFoodSafety demonstrates the importance of application time and product formulation in the effectiveness of hand sanitizers, which is critical for food handlers. @ArkAgResearch #foodsafety 👉 MORE: brnw.ch/21wW3Rr

Director of the Center for Food Safety Kristen Gibson received a $300K USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant to help improve hydroponic lettuce production. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/leafy-gre…

Way to go, Dr. Obe! 👏👏👏

Did you know a wet kitchen sponge offers the perfect environment for bacteria to thrive? Our director Dr. Kristen Gibson was featured in this recent article about the top mistakes people make with their kitchen sponges. Check it out! mashed.com/1640786/mistak…

Sometimes the processing that makes food safe can compromise flavor & nutrients. Food scientist Jennifer Acuff is finding ways to make food safe & minimize loss of quality. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/bootstrap… @ArkAgResearch @AginArk #NIFAImpacts @AgIsAmerica

Griffiths Atungulu, director of the Arkansas Rice Processing Program, works with @ArkFoodSafety to address food pathogens that affect grains during storage. His work helps grain producers and other industry members prepare for the unexpected. #WorldFoodSafetyDay @AginArk

On #WorldFoodSafetyDay, we recognize the work our researchers are doing to improve food safety in Arkansas & beyond. Their targeted research & innovative strategies for reducing foodborne illnesses help prepare for the unexpected. @AginArk @AgIsAmerica @ArkAgResearch #FoodSafety

Federal regs say growers & packers must keep their produce packing areas clean and sanitary, but don’t offer specifics on how to do it. That’s where #Arkansas food #science Prof. Kristen Gibson comes in. Learn more about her grant-funded work at bit.ly/Produce-Packin…. @AgInArk

@ArkAgResearch @AginArk @USDA_NIFA Applications for the summer 2024 program are due February 2nd.

Future of Food: Opportunities and Careers for Undergraduate Students develops scientific research experience, team building, leadership and comms skills. Learn more and how to apply for the @AginArk program supported by @USDA_NIFA at aaes.uada.edu/news/future-of…

Calling all undergraduate students interested in food science and the food industry! F2OCUS Summer Fellowship Program applications are due Feb. 2nd. Learn more and apply here: future-food-reeu.uada.edu #FoodScience #FoodIndustry #UndergraduateResearch

Ozonated water as a sanitizer for vegetables used in raw meat-based diets for dogs and cats was the focus of a unique Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station food science study. Find out what scientists learned at aaes.uada.edu/news/ozonated-… @AginArk @uarkfdscclub @bumperscollege

It's National Pickle Day! Pickles are a staple in many cuisines, but food safety issues can arise from improper canning techniques. Those making homemade pickles should prioritize the acidity of the brine and using a boiling-water canner to process pickles. #NationalPickleDay

Happy Halloween from the Center for Food Safety! Here are some tips to make sure treats are safe. #Halloween #FoodSafety #TrickorTreat

“Water must be clean & potable, otherwise we risk the safety of our food & possible foodborne outbreaks. Our freshwater supply is not infinite nor immune to contamination, so we must be good stewards of the resources needed to feed the population." - Kristen Gibson #WorldFoodDay

Today is #GlobalHandwashingDay! How can we ensure #CleanHandsareWithinReach? Ensuring access to hygiene facilities, such as handwashing stations with soap and water, is important but only the first step. Behavior change is essential. Read more here: bit.ly/3Pm1gxC

An @AginArk program is opening more eyes to the possibilities of jobs in food science. Read more about it at aaes.uada.edu/news/focus-fel…. @AginArk @AR_Extension @bumperscollege @ArkFoodSafety @USDA_NIFA

The Arkansas Association for Food Protection's 15th annual conference is Sept. 26-28 in Fayetteville. With sessions on blockchain & farm-to-fork pet food, the conference will showcase #FoodSafety innovation: aaes.uada.edu/news/food-prot… @AginArk @ArkFoodSafety @USDAFoodSafety

The Future of Food: Opportunities & Careers for Undergraduate Students Fellowship Program is opening more eyes to the possibilities in #FoodScience. Read more about it at aaes.uada.edu/news/focus-fel…. @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica @AginArk @AR_Extension @bumperscollege @ArkFoodSafety