Liquid nitrogen can cause damage to skin and internal organs if accidentally ingested due to extremely low temperatures it maintains.
Karen Appold is an award-winning journalist based in Lehigh Valley, Pa. She has a BA in English (writing) from Penn State University and has more than 20 years of editorial experience. Karen has been a full-time freelance medical writer and editor since 2003. She works for various medical organizations, businesses, and media. Karen has also worked in a variety capacities, including newspaper reporter, editor of a daily newspaper, and editor of a monthly magazine. Reach her at kappold@msn.com.
Articles by Karen Appold
Plant Breeding Technologies Could Make Produce More Appealing
New breeding techniques have the potential to enhance the shape, size, color, and health benefits of fruits and vegetables.
Can Cooking Oil Prevent Bacteria Growth on Processing Equipment?
Researchers examine a simple way to minimize food contamination at industrial production facilities.
Study: Fruit Flies Can Spread Foodborne Pathogens
What food establishments can do to prevent infestations.
New Food Trends Gaining Safety, Manufacturing Concerns
There’s a whole new set of safety issues in era of food trends like insect diets, 3D printing, and legal cannabis.
What DOJ’s Policy on FDA Guidance Really Means
Government litigators prohibited in civil cases from using noncompliance with guidance documents to prove violations of federal law.
GFSI Conference Focuses on Growing Public-Private Partnerships
A record number of delegates joined the 2018 event, which was held for first time in Japan.
Legislation Would Ease Some Burdens of Menu Labeling Rule
Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act facilitates requirements linked with listing calorie information for variable menu items and combination meals
USDA, FDA Collaboration Will Reduce Conflicting Expectations
Formal agreement expected to reduce costs on food industry and better protect consumers from foodborne outbreaks
Keeping Food Safety in Hospitals a Top Priority
Patients with a chronic disease or taking medications that compromise their immune system make it harder for them to fight infection