Donald Schaffner – Department of Food Science
Archives for 2023
N.J. weather: Where does our low-snow January rank? Here are the stats.
David Robinson – New Jersey State Climatologist
Time to Clean Your Spice Jars–They’re the Dirtiest Part of Your Kitchen, a New Study Revealed
Donald Schaffner – Department of Food Science
The germiest spot in your kitchen? The spice jars, a new study found.
Donald Schaffner – Department of Food Science
These common recipe instructions make food safety experts cringe
Donald Schaffner – Department of Food Science
Sink isn’t the dirtiest place in your kitchen, research reveals; see which
Donald Schaffner – Department of Food Science
‘How Often Should I Wash My Dog’s Food Bowl?’ And Other Questions About Clean Eating for Canines
Donald Schaffner – Department of Food Science
Science Has Figured Out the Most Germ-Ridden Spot in Your Kitchen, and It’s Going to Gross You Out
Donald Schaffner – Department of Food Science
Retired Faculty and Staff Return to Campus for Annual Luncheon
Dozens of retirees from SEBS and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, along with their guests, joined current deans, faculty, staff, and students in the Rectangle Room at Neilson Dining Hall on Thursday, December 8, 2022. Guests arrived to a warm welcome from SEBS student ambassadors and current staff, and immediately began reconnecting and taking […]
SEBS Researcher Creates Algorithms to Predict Arsenic Contamination in Private Wells in New Jersey
Software uses machine learning to detect “hot spots” in three west-central counties Despite the risks to human health, testing for arsenic isn’t required for most private drinking wells in New Jersey. To help address this regulatory gap, a Rutgers researcher developed a machine learning model that can estimate arsenic contamination in private wells without the […]



