Curated Video
Mass recall of French-made baby milk over salmonella fears
A tainted baby milk scandal affecting some 30 countries is growing, as French dairy giant Lactalis recalled millions more products globally because of salmonella contamination.
Lactalis had already recalled several million...
Curated Video
France tries to stem damage from failed baby milk recall
The French government was on Friday scrambling to save face after the alarming failure of a mass recall of baby milk prompted by a salmonella scare.
The baby products made by French dairy giant Lactalis were still available...
Curated Video
Fla. romaine industry hopes for customer demand
After repeated E. coli outbreaks linked to romaine lettuce, the produce industry is scrambling to contain future contaminations and reassure people salads won't make them sick.
Curated Video
Fla. produce industry scramble after romaine scare
After repeated E. coli outbreaks linked to romaine lettuce, the produce industry is scrambling to contain future contaminations and reassure people salads won't make them sick.
Curated Video
Fla. produce industry scramble after romaine scare
After repeated E. coli outbreaks linked to romaine lettuce, the produce industry is scrambling to contain future contaminations and reassure people salads won't make them sick.
Curated Video
Five children die after Pakistan restaurant meal
Pakistani police say five children have died of suspected food poisoning after a family dinner at a restaurant in the country's south.
Curated Video
Over 200 sick after eating at Imelda Marcos party
More than 240 people were brought to hospitals in the Philippine capital Wednesday with suspected food poisoning in an event celebrating the 90th birthday of former first lady Imelda Marcos.
Bloomberg
U.K. to Stand Firm on Food Standards, Drug Prices in U.S. Trade Talks
Mar.02 -- U.K. Trade Minister Greg Hands discusses the nation’s goals for negotiations on a free trade agreement with the United States. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Curated Video
Germany confirms first case of new virus
German authorities on Tuesday said the country's first patient of a deadly new virus likely contracted it from a Chinese national who recently travelled from the nation.
Curated Video
EU says all 27 member states have virus cases
The European Commission says all 27 European Union member states now have confirmed coronavirus patients.
Curated Video
Genetic sleuthing bolsters food poisoning searches - Animation
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Genetic sleuthing is bolstering food poisoning investigations, helping scientists connect outbreaks that used to go undetected.
Whole genome sequencing started as a pilot program at The Centers of...
PBS
Career Connections | Food Scientist - Quality Assurance Manager
Food scientists are responsible for keeping food factories clean and keeping consumers safe. Find out what it takes to become these superheroes of the food industry with a short video that details the skills, education, and training...
American Chemical Society
Is Aspartame Safe?
How sweet it is! Is it possible for something that tastes so sweet to be bad for us? Young sweetener scientists get an in-depth look at aspartame with a video from the American Chemical Society's Reactions playlist. Content includes...
PBS
Next Meal: Engineering Food
Are genetically engineered foods risky or beneficial overall? The video, part of the PBS food science series, explores the debate from a scientific perspective. It explains the history of genetic modification, the benefits, and the...
Other
New Mexico State University: Science Pirates: The Curse of Brownbeard
Science Pirates is a 3D interactive video game that can be downloaded for free to a PC or a Mac computer. In the game, students must apply their scientific skills as they learn about food safety. It is intended for the middle school grades.
Into the Outdoors
Into the Outdoors: Beef Food Safety
Understand the process by which cattle is raised, processed and sold to ensure that beef is safe for consumers to eat. This video shows students how cattle is treated, slaughtered, and packaged properly. Site also includes a lesson plan...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Smart Milk Jug, Invented by Sixth Graders
Check out this intelligent milk pitcher invented by a team of 6th graders from P.S. 126 in New York City. [2:46]
Curated OER
Kids Health: Being Safe in the Kitchen
This site has tips on safe food preparation and and kitchen safety designed for young cooks. Links to pages on fire safety and treating cuts and scrapes, too.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: How to Avoid "Food Failures" This Thanksgiving
Jeff Potter, the author of Cooking for Geeks: Real Science, Great Hacks, and Good Food discusses how to cook turkey successfully for a Thanksgiving meal and avoid a 'food failure.' Aired Nov. 22, 2013 [19:46 min]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Debating Genetically Modified Salmon
Two scientists discuss food safety and environmental concerns associated with transgenic salmon.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Fish and Mercury
Eating fish is good for you - unless the fish contains the heavy metal mercury. [28 mins. 40 secs.]
Curated OER
Kids Health: Hepatitis Infection
A description of hepatitis. Includes the incubation and duration, prevention and treatment.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Relishing the Science of the Bbq
Mayo myth-busters, a ketchup jar that never jams, and a salute to the pickle.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: The Eggnog Diaries
It's holiday news you can use - a holiday rebroadcast of our research into alcohol content and eggnog food safety.