The risk from pesticide residues to human health remains low, in line with previous years, EFSA said in its latest annual report. EFSA analysed thousands of samples collected in 2023 from commonly consumed products.
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Researchers have reported the food-attributable portions of disease for four important pathogens in the United Kingdom.
Findings will be used to support future Food Standards Agency (FSA) studies estimating the burden of foodborne disease.
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A project has been awarded funding to investigate a strain of Salmonella often found in cattle.
The grant will fund research to explore the genetic and phenotypic variations within Salmonella Dublin. The aim is to understand more about how the…

In a shift away from GMOS, aka genetically modified organisms, important research is continuing in gene editing, sometimes referred to as “the next big thing in agriculture.”
The important difference between the two is that in the case of gene…

Scientists have identified the most influential weather factors and combinations associated with an increase in Salmonella infections.
The study, led by a team of researchers at Surrey’s School of Veterinary Medicine, investigated the impact of…

Researchers in Spain are working to develop faster, more accurate methods for detecting viruses like human norovirus and hepatitis A in fresh produce.
The project, led by Dr. Susana Guix from the University of Barcelona, aims to improve food safety…