Deep learning detects foodborne bacteria within three hours by eliminating debris misclassifications
Feb 10, 2026
Researchers have significantly enhanced an artificial intelligence tool used to rapidly detect bacterial contamination in food by eliminating misclassifications of food debris that looks like bacteria. Current methods to detect contamination of foods such as leafy greens, meat and cheese, which typi
cally involve cultivating bacteria, often require specialized expertise and are time-consuming—taking several days to a week. ...read more read less