Scientists developed a method to analyze PFAS in foods including chicken, pork, beef, catfish, and eggs.
Nutrition, Food Safety, & Quality
ARS’s Nutrition, Food Safety, and Quality (NFSQ) program coordinates and leads ARS research to define the role of food and its components in optimizing health for all Americans. The NFSQ supports researchers who develop tests and processes that keep the food supply safe, reduce and control pathogens and toxins in agricultural products, and improve the economic viability and competitiveness of American agriculture.
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Protecting Against a Serious Blood Disease
ARS researchers developed an antibody against the most lethal variant of the Shiga toxin, called Stx2.
Beans That Help Prevent Iron Deficiency
ARS scientists have developed yellow bean varieties that contain more absorbable iron.
Sugar May Negatively Affect Brain Function
ARS researchers studied whether different dietary patterns were linked to decision-making performance and stress exposure.
Leafy Greens May Support Brain Health
ARS-funded research found a correlation between adequate brain level concentrations of vitamin K and better cognitive function.
Mothers' Physical Activity May Help Newborns
ARS-funded researchers in Little Rock, AR, studied how a mother’s physical activity during pregnancy could affect infant brain development.
Hempseed Cake a Safe Livestock Food?
Hempseed cake was mixed into cattle feed for approximately 16 weeks and then meat products from the cattle were tested for CBD and THC levels.
Controlling Fruit Rots in Blueberries
ARS researchers tested natamycin as a postharvest treatment to control and reduce fruit rot in blueberries.
Eco-Friendly Compostable Produce Labels
ARS researchers worked with the produce industry to develop a food-safe, compostable adhesive formulation for price look-up labels on produce.
Technology Keeps Produce Fresh, Longer
ARS researchers in Albany, CA, are developing a new technology that could "freshen up" the frozen fruit and vegetable market.
Using AI to Control Grain Pests
ARS scientists used artificial intelligence to develop image-based identification for five common stored grain insect species.