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MU Food Scientists Develop Faster, More Accurate Test for Salmonella
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Deeger
In early November, there was a recall of 290,000 eggs from an Ohio facility because of Salmonella contamination. Food producers and suppliers willingly perform recalls, but a recall is a business nightmare because it damages a company's reputation and causes serious fiscal injury. For this reason, a quick and accurate test for Salmonella is vital. Now, a University of Missouri researcher has created a Salmonella test that is both fast and precise.
