Salmonella outbreak (>950 cases) in smoked salmon inThe Netherlands linked to US outbreak. Click HERE
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HSE reported 212 confirmed VTEC cases in the first 6 months of 2012. Click HERE
As of the 23rd October there were 119 confirmed and 163 suspect cases. For further information click HERE
The European Commission has issued a call for the expression of interest for experts to join its multisectoral and independent expert panel which will advise the Commission on effective ways of investing in health.Detailed information on the expert p
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development manages the DARD Research Challenge Fund, which provides funding for Small to Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the primary production sector to support research and development. DARD will award gr
safefood has carried out a survey of MSG use in Chinese, Indian and Thai restaurants and take-away outlets in Cork and Belfast. Both standard dishes of food typically expected to contain added MSG and MSG-free options were purchased and analysed for
So much for blaming burgers!
News item from Canada (Edmonton SUN)
A “tenderizing” steak process could be to blame after four people contracted E. coli earlier this month after eating steak from a north east Edmonton Costco store, says the province’s he
Following a successful pilot project, the European Food Safety Authority (ESFA) is pleased to announce that it is increasing the number of opportunities for Observers to attend meetings of its Scientific Committee and Scientific Panels.
In response to the growing demand for gluten-free foods, Romer Labs will host a webinar on October 16th on “Gluten Analysis in Food: Challenges and New Developments“ with Professor Peter Koehler presenting his perspectives on the topic.For the past 2
safefood invites applications from individuals who wish to nominate themselves to serve as a member of our Advisory Committee, which is appointed by the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC).
We are encouraging applications from a wide variety of di