Cornell: Risk, not zero-detection, should guide food safety
March 17, 2026
March 17, 2026
ITHACA, New York, March 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Risk, not zero-detection, should guide food safety
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Foodborne pathogens account for approximately 420,000 deaths and 600 million cases of illness annually, but current food safety regulations are often based on ultra-sensitive tests that focus on detecting pathogens, regardless of the relative threat to consumers.
A study led by Cornell researchers . . .
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Risk, not zero-detection, should guide food safety
*
Foodborne pathogens account for approximately 420,000 deaths and 600 million cases of illness annually, but current food safety regulations are often based on ultra-sensitive tests that focus on detecting pathogens, regardless of the relative threat to consumers.
A study led by Cornell researchers . . .