Center for Produce Safety reveals 10 research grants for 2016

Ten of the good guys and gals in the battle to defeat foodborne illness just got $2 million from the Center for Produce Safety to help with seek-and-destroy efforts focused on pathogens’ pathways to people via produce.
While fresh fruits and vegetables are undeniably vital for good health, many of them pose a greater risk for foodborne illness than other food groups — partly because they are often eaten raw.
“Fruits and vegetables consumed raw are a particular concern,” a