Breakthrough method cuts E.coli detection time in ground beef

By Rory Harrington, 13-Sep-2010

"An innovative technique that employs a unique combination of already established instrumentation can significantly reduce the time taken to detect E.coli 0157:H7 in ground beef, said a new study."

Here's a clue: the method uses infrared spectroscopy, and here's a link to the article.

http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Science-Nutrition/Breakthrough-method-cuts-E.coli-detection-time-in-ground-beef-research