Novel composite antimicrobial film could take a bite out of foodborne illnesses
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - 08:30
in Health & Medicine
A novel composite film—created by the bonding of an antimicrobial layer to conventional, clear polyethylene plastic typically used to vacuum-package foods such as meat and fish—could help to decrease foodborne illness outbreaks, according to researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.