Food Safety Resources

Additives, process residues, and contaminants

Focus on antibiotics, hormones, residues, and chemical contaminants added or naturally found in foods

Note that most newer Food Safety Reviews require sponsor login.

Aug 2023

Sporolactobacillus in Food: Literature Discussing Prevalence and Control

This brief literature summary discusses the prevalence and control of Sporolactobacillus in food.

Apr 2023

Sporistatic and Sporicidal Effects of Food Additives

A literature review on the mechanisms for sporistatic and sporicidal effects of food additives.

Jan 2014

What Is Food Allergy?

This brief review discusses some food allergen issues of interest to food producers and processors.

import_contacts Food Safety Brief

Mar 2006

Veterinary Drug Residues in Processed Meats-Potential Health Risk

Penicillin, tetracyclines, sulfonamides, neomycin, gentamicin, flunixin, streptomycin, arsenicals; withdrawal periods.

import_contacts Food Safety Brief

Apr 2001

Alternatives to Antibiotic Use for Growth Promotion in Animal Husbandry

Antibiotic resistance; Probiotics and competitive exclusion; Enzymes; Immune modulators; Organic acids; Other feed supplements; Alternative husbandry practices.

import_contacts Food Safety Brief

Jul 2000

Human Safety of Hormone Implants Used to Promote Growth in Cattle

Safety of growth hormone implants in livestock.

import_contacts Food Safety Brief