The Summer Workshop: “Predictive Microbiology Modelling in Foods 2013” will take place from the 9th to 13th September in Portugal. This five-day summer workshop provides participants with an excellent opportunity to learn the different approaches to
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GM crops are probably safer than conventional plants, according to the Environment Secretary.
Making the strongest call yet for the adoption of the technology, Mr Paterson told the BBC that that GM has significant benefits for farmers, consumers and
The FSA, in collaboration with the four agriculture/rural affairs departments, has produced a new Multi Annual National Control Plan for the UK. The plan details the roles and responsibilities of the different authorities and organisations involved i
It’s a scary thought, putting your health and wellbeing in the hands of complete strangers halfway around the world. And the number of high profile, and often deadly, food scandals that have made headlines over the years definitely doesn’t ease troub
A study published in the Journal of Environmental Health found that only 5% of consumers wash their hands correctly. Scientists trained 12 college students in the field of data collection. They then observed 3,749 people washing their hands in public
An annual report published on Europe’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) revealed that in 2012 almost 50% of notifications related to food and feed rejections at EU borders due to the risk they posed to food safety. Launched more than 30 y
Dr Andrew Flanagan, Executive Analytical Chemist with the Western Region Public Analyst’s Laboratory in Galway, is one of the many Knowledge Network members who have availed of the safefood Training and Mobility Programme. This programme allows the N
Microbiologists have developed a method that may reduce by more than half the time it takes health officials to identify Salmonella strains.“Compared to the current method being used nationally and internationally to subtype Salmonella, our approach
An interesting food safety article published in the New York Times showing how one fresh produce grower has introduced a programme to teach workers how to better spot signs of contamination in an effort to prevent the types of bacterial outbreaks of
Faced with the need to find a ‘game-changing’ solution to secure the future competitiveness of UK farming, a number of leading industry organisations have come together in an unprecedented move to establish the joint
innovation priorities for the pri
FDA released its third annual Reportable Food Registry (RFR) report to identify patterns of adulteration, target inspection resources and provide early warning on problems and public health risks from reportable foods. The report covers September 201
A technique looking at DNA sequences has been developed that is said to half the time it takes to identify salmonella strains, according to US scientists.
It is more hygienic to dry your hands with a paper towel than an electric dryer, a new study has found.
Paper towels are more efficient because they work more quickly than hot air and physically remove germs from the hand, an Australian researcher fou
The 5 year lifespan of the EU Framework project ProSafeBeef Project has produced significant data and technological outputs in the area of beef safety and quality. In order to effectively communicate these technologies to stakeholders, a series of 4
Prof Chris Elliott of Queen's University Belfast, and Facilitator of the safefood Biotoxins and Chemical Residues Knowledge Networks, will lead an independent review of Britain’s food system in light of the recent horsemeat fraud, the UK Department f
The latest issue of FSA e-News is now out. This issue covers news on the upcoming Food Safety Week, activities surrounding the horse meat incident among other reports.
The importance of the Agri-Food industry to the Northern Ireland economy is recognised in both the Programme for Government 2011-15 and Economic Strategy 2011-15. This is in line with the Government’s aim to rebalance the economy through increasing e
Infectious intestinal disease is a disease of the digestive system caused by infectious agents. Most infectious intestinal disease (IID) is self-limiting, requiring no clinical intervention, but it causes a substantial burden to the population throug
Barely a day goes by in China without news of yet another food safety scandal. This situation is seriously affecting not only the Chinese’s sentiment of trust towards their local products but it is also disrupting the economic viability of their enti
The next workshop on basic hygiene issues relating to Listeria will be held at The Old Ground Hotel, Ennis on Monday June 10th at 11.00 am. This is aimed at staff working in RTE food facilities that may not have a scientific background. All welcome t
