Oct 5, 2022 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre Ashtown Dublin Ireland
An outbreak of E. coli O157 in England that affected more than 20 people was caused by a milk pasteurization failure, according to researchers.
In November 2019, a number of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O157:H7 infections were detected in…
In November 2019, a number of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O157:H7 infections were detected in…
There are currently 120 ecolabels used on food, each one offering something slightly different. Some, like Fairtrade, organic and the Marine Stewardship Council’s ‘blue tick’ are commonplace in supermarkets and, increasingly, restaurants and coffee…
Marks & Spencer is planning to remove “best before” labels from 300 varieties of fruit and vegetables in its stores to cut food waste.
The change, to be rolled out this week, will rely on customers using their judgment to determine whether goods are…
The change, to be rolled out this week, will rely on customers using their judgment to determine whether goods are…
Supermarkets in the United Kingdom have reported their Campylobacter in chicken results for the the first quarter of 2022.
The data covers January to March 2022 for nine retailers on high levels of Campylobacter in fresh, shop-bought, UK-produced…
The data covers January to March 2022 for nine retailers on high levels of Campylobacter in fresh, shop-bought, UK-produced…
Research also suggests that chlorination, which is common in the US, does not have any significant impact on the safety of chicken and the prevalence of Campylobacter.
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There was an increase in the number of food safety reports on a platform managed by the European Commission in 2021, according to a new report.
The Alert and Cooperation Network (ACN) includes the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed…
The Alert and Cooperation Network (ACN) includes the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed…
Food matters. In fact, it is integral to who we are and how we live. It impacts on our health, defines our communities and powers our economy. It gives us enjoyment, variety and comfort in our lives. It is what we turn to, again and again, when we…
Ethylene oxide is a gaseous substance with a range of potential applications, mostly stemming from its highly reactive nature. It has been historically used in the food industry as a fumigant because of its capability to disinfect without using…