Hands Off: Why Human Touch Can Create a Food-Safety Blind Spot
June 17, 2026
June 17, 2026
AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 17 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Hands Off: Why Human Touch Can Create a Food-Safety Blind Spot
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Consumers often assume that hand-prepared foods are fresher, higher quality and safer than factory-packaged alternatives, but a new study (link is external) co-authored by a University of Massachusetts Amherst researcher suggests those assumptions may overlook important food-safety . . .
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Hands Off: Why Human Touch Can Create a Food-Safety Blind Spot
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Consumers often assume that hand-prepared foods are fresher, higher quality and safer than factory-packaged alternatives, but a new study (link is external) co-authored by a University of Massachusetts Amherst researcher suggests those assumptions may overlook important food-safety . . .