Whole genome sequencing (WGS) provides a level of additional information that more than balances out the additional costs if used effectively, according to a recent study.
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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has set out a plan of how local authorities can get back to food hygiene and standards work after dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
The recovery plan for local authorities proposes a restart to the regulatory syst
A mathematical model has been developed by scientists in Denmark to control the risk from Clostridium botulinum in certain foods.
The tool could be used in development or reformulation of fresh and lightly preserved seafood and poultry products that
Today, BSI, the business improvement and standards company, unveiled its annual Supply Chain Risk Insights 2021 Report that identifies the trends and associated risks likely to impact global supply chains in the year ahead. The report is powered by t
Food fraud is of high concern to the food industry. A multitude of analytical technologies exist to detect fraud. However, this testing is often expensive. Available databases detailing fraud occurrences were systematically examined to determine how
Melons have been linked to a Salmonella Braenderup outbreak that has affected 200 people in more than 10 countries.
Patients have been reported in Denmark, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdo
Outbreaks of Listeria monocytogenes in recent years have reminded the food industry of the serious food safety concern this pathogen creates along the food chain. Often associated with ready-to-eat foods, all food business operators (FBOs) who manufa
A study on a deadly E. coli outbreak in the United Kingdom linked to raw pet food adds to the evidence of such products being a risk factor for human infections, according to researchers.
In August 2017, four people were infected with related strains
The safefood podcasts bring you insights and advice from leading experts on food safety. Through our podcast series, we’ll be looking at factors that shape the food industry on the island of Ireland.
You can listen to the podcasts at https://www.saf
Virtual allergen master classes
Following the success of the allergen master classes offered to 3rd level catering and hospitality students throughout Ireland in 2020, the participating institutes of higher education asked that we run the masterclasse
This study looked at information and data from various countries around the world on the production processes for meat and poultry, and prevalence of several microorganisms.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is looking for a consultant to help with work on foodborne disease surveillance.
The appointed expert will support the Actions in Food Systems unit with development of a report on emerging topics related to foodbor
We are running a number of free online training workshops for food testing laboratory staff in both public and private laboratories across the island of Ireland. The topics are:
(1) ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Internal Auditing Training
(2) Microbiology Method
Give this issue’s food quiz a try and you could be in with the chance of winning a fantastic hamper!
Question 1: What is the food term for when a food (e.g. pasta) is firm when bitten?
Question 2: What condiment is usually served with lamb?
Question 3:
Pamela Mullan, Group Laboratory Manager at Moy Park, chats to us about her far-reaching role and the importance of teamwork.
Belfast native Pamela Mullan began her career in 1991 with a role as microbiologist in a small independent lab in Belfast. I
EFSA has updated its safety assessment of the food additive titanium dioxide (E 171), following a request by the European Commission in March 2020.
The updated evaluation revises the outcome of EFSA’s previous assessment published in 2016, which hig
More than 200 people in 11 countries could be part of a Salmonella outbreak across Europe. Investigations to find the source of the Salmonella Braenderup infections are ongoing.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) confirmed
More than 30 Hepatitis A infections potentially linked to eating dates are being investigated in the United Kingdom.
Since the start of this year 31 people have fallen ill in different parts of England and Wales and a number of them reported eating d
Elaine Clohosey, Technical Manager at BWG FOODS, on the importance of always striving to improve food safety
It was perhaps inevitable that Kilkenny woman Elaine Clohosey would end up working in the food industry in some way, given that she gre
Researchers have provided evidence of changes in consumers’ food-related behavior during COVID-19 restrictions in Ireland.
The study, based on an online survey of 651 adults and published in the Irish Journal of Agricultural and Food Research, showed
