Scientists say nanoplastics can cause Salmonella to become stronger
Food Safety News [Unofficial]
April 21, 2026
Researchers are studying the impact nanoplastics have on Salmonella and have found they cause the pathogen to become more virulent.
The researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are particularly looking at Salmonella on plastic used in packaging for ground turkey.
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