Two new studies by Irish environmental scientists have established a shellfish “fingerprint”, tracing the food from sea to plate with pinpoint accuracy .
It is envisaged that the breakthrough could help speed up recalls in the case of outbreaks of food poisoning.
However, the main potential advantage is that Irish produce could become the first of its kind to carry a guarantee of 100 per cent forensic traceability, a development that might enhance its reputation and even increase its value.
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