Month: July 2020

Trace Contaminants & Residues – Packaging

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

July 27, 2020 - Trace Contaminants & Residues

Updated: June 1, 2026 As we’ve discussed in prior posts, trace contaminants and residues can make their way into our food system. In this post, we’ll explore the important role packaging plays in protecting our food, how food-contact materials are evaluated for…

Trace Contaminants & Residues – Pesticides

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

July 20, 2020 - Trace Contaminants & Residues

Updated: May 18, 2026 While the idea of pesticides may evoke strong emotional responses, in this post, we’ll explore their purpose, how they end up in our food and water, and whether they pose a risk to human health. Top Takeaways: Pesticides are…

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Trace Contaminants & Residues – An Overview

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

July 13, 2020 - Trace Contaminants & Residues

Updated: April 28, 2026 Trace contaminants and residues in food are often detected at extremely low levels, which can sound alarming. But what does it mean for safety? In this post, we explore the safety of trace contaminants and residues in foods. Top…

Risk – Exploring the Risk Assessment Process

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

July 6, 2020 - Risk

When looking at ingredients, contaminants, residues, & more that we're exposed to regularly, researchers use a risk assessment to derive permissible exposure levels. In this post, we look at the risk assessment process & how it can inform product safety. What is…

Month: July 2020

Trace Contaminants & Residues – Packaging

Trace Contaminants & Residues – Pesticides

Trace Contaminants & Residues – An Overview

Risk – Exploring the Risk Assessment Process

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