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Article ItemFDA bans Red Dye No. 3 in food: Expert shares what you need to know , article
The Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food, decades after concerns that it is a significant cancer risk and contributes to hyperactivity in children. Virginia Tech food safety expert Melissa Wright says manufacturers will now have to find suitable alternatives that maintain the quality customers expect.
Date: Jan 23, 2025 -
Article ItemNew Fightin’ Hokies Orange Wheat beer gives brewing tradition a Hokie twist , article
Virginia Tech and Hardywood have launched their newest collaboration beer: Fightin' Hokies Orange Wheat. This traditional German wheat beer with a Hokie twist of infused orange peel is hitting stores and bottle shops across Virginia.
Date: Sep 26, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts available: Boeing Starliner sounds, Eastern equine encephalitis, lunch meat listeria, and more , article
Virginia Tech experts are available this week to discuss the mysterious noises aboard the Boeing Starliner, how to protect yourself against eastern equine encephalitis, the lunch meat listeria outbreak, the latest on the Presidential campaign trail, and more.
Date: Sep 04, 2024 -
Article ItemNews of contaminated deli meat highlights consumer concerns, food science expert supplies safety tips , article
A listeria outbreak that claimed the lives of nine people has been linked to consumption of contaminated deli meat. Virginia Tech Associate Extension Specialist Lester Schonberger offers tips for what to do when you’re worried that food you bought could be part of a recall, as well as safe food handling practices that always apply.
Date: Sep 03, 2024 -
Article ItemDon’t let foodborne illness spoil your tailgate , article
Another school year has begun, and for Hokie sports fans that means the start of a new football season and a lot of tailgating. But tailgating brings unique food safety challenges that you don’t necessarily have to worry about when eating at home. Virginia Tech food safety specialist Melissa Wright is here with a few tips you can follow to make sure your tailgate fun isn’t spoiled by foodborne illness.
Date: Aug 28, 2024 -
Article ItemMaking time for play , article
It's not all work, no play. Seven of the busiest Virginia Tech faculty members and administrators talked about the surprising benefits they get from their spare time pursuits, from boxing to improv comedy to motorcycle riding.
Date: Aug 27, 2024 -
Article ItemThe blue catfish: Wanted breaded or fried , article
Can seafood lovers help manage the growing blue catfish population from the dinner table? In the Chesapeake Bay, the invasive blue catfish poses a significant threat to the ecosystem and local seafood industry. Amidst this challenge lies a unique opportunity — and a delicious one.
Date: Aug 19, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts available: Election cybercrime, Olympics head to LA in 2028, back-to-school, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including the Olympics heading to LA, back-to-school, the presidential race, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Aug 12, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech food scientist dispels the myths behind cast iron pan use , article
There’s no quicker way to anger a cast iron pan fan than to suggest scrubbing one with soap. Anyone who has ever been in a conversation with die-hard users of the cookware has undoubtedly heard the neverending list of rules surrounding their care. Sean O’Keefe, professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology at Virginia Tech, provides tips for the best care.
Date: Aug 12, 2024 -
Article ItemResearch-inspired weight-loss bars set to launch , article
With help from Virginia Tech’s LAUNCH, Deborah Good's company, Good Family Foods Group LLC, was been born. The first product, the “CLAW Bar," debuted in three flavors this spring.
Date: Jul 22, 2024 -
Article ItemStudents use study abroad trip to focus on food security in South Africa , article
A dozen of the 14 students who traveled to South Africa were part of the global food security and health minor housed in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
Article Item2024 headlines in the news - Virginia Tech experts available , article
Looking ahead to 2024 headlines in the news, Virginia Tech has the following experts available for interviews to help with your reporting. Please let us know if you’re interested in connecting with any of them. Thanks for your consideration!
Date: Jan 24, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Cooperative Extension offices participate in ‘sole-warming’ charity sock drive , article
Virginia Cooperative Extension's Northeast District sock drive amassed over 4,700 socks for 19 charities and forged a fun, friendly competition between its 25 offices.
Date: Jan 23, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech researchers help answer an urgent call for native seeds in Southside Virginia , article
A project led by Virginia Tech researchers aims to replenish and maintain a sustainable pipeline of native seeds for the southern portion of Virginia, also known as Southside, by partnering with underserved farmers from the region.
Date: Jan 18, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts offer food safety tips for Thanksgiving and the holiday season , article
Melissa Wright, director of Virginia Tech’s Food Producer Technical Assistance Network, and Alexis Hamilton, assistant professor of food processing microbiology, both faculty members in the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Food Science and Technology, share holiday food safety tips.
Date: Nov 20, 2023 -
Article ItemExperts available: 2023 elections, daylight saving driver fatigue, Halloween, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Oct 30, 2023 -
Article ItemTrick or treat - how long is Halloween candy safe to eat? , article
Every year, millions of kids go to houses for ubiquitous trick-or-treating. To ensure what’s put into each trick-or-treater’s bag is a safe treat when eaten, Alexis Hamilton, an assistant professor of food processing microbiology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Department of Food Science and Technology, has some tips and tricks.
Date: Oct 30, 2023 -
Article ItemNew study finds global climate change could impact the flavor and cost of American beer , article
A recent study published in the journal Nature Communications found the changing global climate may be affecting the flavor and cost of beer. A warmer and drier climate is expected to lower the yield of hops — the aromatic flowers of the Humulus lupulus plant that give beer its signature bitter flavor — in Europe up to 18 percent by 2050. The alpha acid content of hops is also expected to drop as crops begin to ripen earlier. “These climate variations may cause changes in the essential oils of particular varieties of hops,” said Herbert Bruce, assistant professor of practice for undergraduate education in Virginia Tech’s Department of Food Science and Technology and co-creator of the university’s official Fightin’ Hokies beers
Date: Oct 27, 2023 -
Article ItemUniversity launches Virginia Tech Advantage and a $500 million fundraising effort to support students with financial need , article
Alumni and friends of Virginia Tech join university leaders and guests to celebrate the launch of Virginia Tech Advantage, kick off a $500 million fundraising effort for the initiative, and recognize a $10 million gift for student scholarships.
Date: Oct 13, 2023 -
Article ItemSix faculty selected for Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment PREP awards , article
The interactive, two-semester cohort program is designed for faculty pursuing research in social science disciplines who have strong potential for success in seeking external funding but who are relatively new to the proposal writing process or those whose past proposals did not receive funding.
Date: Oct 13, 2023
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