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Welcome to the Food Safety Laboratory!
www.ars.usda.gov/ba/foodsafetylab
Researchers at the Food Safety Laboratory of the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center conduct food safety research in three key complementary areas:
- Assessing the prevalence, diversity, and quantity of saprophytes and gastroenteric bacteria associated with the production of fresh fruits and vegetables utilizing organic and conventional growing practices, through farm-based investigations
- Developing an understanding of the introduction, persistence, and survival of foodborne pathogens in produce
- Developing techniques for detecting fecal contamination on fresh fruits and vegetables and for identifying contamination sites, for use by producer/processing operations
These research areas are essential to understanding how pathogens interact with fresh produce and produce products and how potential problems can be managed to prevent foodborne illnesses.
Have questions about our research? Please contact scientists at FSL with questions about their work or ongoing projects.
Questions about the lab may also be directed to Dr. Dan Shelton, Acting Research Leader for FSL.
Planning a visit? Click here for visitor information.
USDA-ARS Food Safety Laboratory Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Beltsville, MD 20705 Phone: 301-504-8400, Fax: 301-504-8438 www.ars.usda.gov/ba/foodsafetylab
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Last Modified: 10/03/2008
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