Biodegradable ‘Napkin’ Could Help Quickly Detect, Identify Biohazards (Science Daily) Detecting bacteria, viruses and other dangerous substances could soon be as simple as wiping a napkin or paper towel across a table, according to Cornell University researchers. Once fully developed, the new absorbent wipe, embedded with nanofibers containing antibodies to numerous biohazards, could be used by virtually anyone to rapidly uncover pathogens in meat packing plants, hospitals, cruise [News Source]

Innovations & ideas, 9/17 (Denver Post) Cows are going high-tech to help prevent disorders such as mad cow disease, thanks to technology developed by a Salt Lake City company and powered by IBM. [News Source]

Napkin to detect hazards (CP via Yahoo! Canada News) ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) - Cornell University researchers are developing a napkin that will be able to detect bacteria, viruses and other dangerous substances with a mere swipe. [News Source]

Plate expectations. A web of Canadian agencies and regulations stand guard against the danger of foodborne illness. [News Source]

US beef slowly finds way back to Asian tables. After a 2-1/2-year absence due to mad cow disease, U.S. beef is slowly finding its way back onto Asian dinner tables. [News Source]