Abstract In this study, the hygienic handling of leafy vegetables was evaluated in ten selected food establishments located south-eastern Brazil. A 14-question survey applied these establishments, addressing origin vegetables, washing procedures, and temperature conditions during storage exposure. addition, 30 samples were collected submitted to enumeration total coliforms, coliforms at 45 °C t...

Food processing as one of the most important industries over the globe, however, byproducts of such industrial activity that are mainly organic material must be handling in appropriate manner to avoid any environmental violence. Sanitation and disposal problem of food processing by-products is priority hence many approaches were suggested including recycling of such ingredients and utilize in s...

Allergies to certain foods such as soybeans and eggs contraindicate the use of propofol, a short-acting hypnotic medication used by many anesthesia care providers. Understanding the safe use and handling of propofol and communicating known patient allergies to all surgical team members is crucial to providing safe perioperative care. The perioperative nurse's preoperative assessment supports an...

In the present study we investigated the effects of neonatal handling, an animal model of early experience, on spatial learning and memory, on hippocampal glucocorticoid (GR), mineralocorticoid (MR) and type 1A serotonin (5-HT1A) receptors, as well as brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and on circulating leptin levels, of male rats. METHOD Spatial learning and memory following an acute...

Two types of radiations are used for preservation. They are ionizing radiations such as cathode and gamma rays and nonionizing radiation such as infrared and UV rays. The latter two have poor penetration and bactericidal properties. Ionizing radiations act by disrupting progeny cycles of pathogenic microorganisms by destroying DNA/RNA cycles. Thus, it enhances shelf-life of food and reduces mic...

Children are at a higher risk for foodborne illness. The objective of this study was to explore food safety knowledge, beliefs and practices among Hispanic families with young children (≤10 years of age) living within a Midwestern state. A convergent mixed methods design collected qualitative and quantitative data in parallel. Food safety knowledge surveys were administered (n = 90) prior to ex...

Several animal species use tools for foraging, such as sticks to extract embedded arthropods and honey, or stones to crack open nuts and eggs. While providing access to nutritious foods, these behaviours may incur significant costs, such as the time and energy spent searching for, manufacturing and transporting tools. These costs can be reduced by re-using tools, keeping them safe when not need...