The objectives of the framework contract resulting from this procurement procedure are as follows: estimate the dual burden (zDALYs) of nine foodborne zoonoses in the EU Member States and EEA/EFTA countries (campylobacteriosis, salmonellosis, listeri
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Officials in Finland remain stumped by a large outbreak linked to school meals.
The Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto), National Institute of Health and Welfare (THL), and local agencies are investigating the outbreak, which affected more than 800
A recall of meat products as part of an E. coli outbreak in Norway has been expanded.
Nordfjord Kjøtt issued the extended recall this past week. It now covers certain shelf life dates of nine products, including Hamburger Classic, Prima Hamburger, Ba
Bursaries to enhance food safety skills and experience
Did you know that if you’re a member of safefood’s Knowledge Network that you can apply for our Food Safety Skills Fund Programme? The programme aims to enhance members’ skills, broaden their ex
safefood organised a forum for Public Analyst’s Laboratory staff recently in Limerick. The event was the first of its kind to be held and was attended by Executive Analytical Chemists from the three Public Analyst’s laboratories in Ireland, as well
Events: Free workshops for small food businesses on Effective Food Safety and HACCP & Record Keeping
• 16th October (in association with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council) Canal Court Hotel, Newry, Co. Down.
• 17th October (in association with
Try your hand at this issue’s quiz and you could be in with a chance to win a fantastic prize!
Question 1: What is the primary ingredient in Gochujang?
Question 2: Orecchiette takes its name from which body part?
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FAO and WHO have published the full report of an analysis looking at reducing the risk of microbiological hazards in fresh fruits and vegetables.
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) document covers leafy
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), based in Parma, is looking to expand its pool of scientists with expertise in the areas of
Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies.
Are you a motivated scientist seeking to make a difference and contribute to p
Scientists from a food research center in Wales are handing out fridge thermometers as part of a food safety research project.
Researchers from the ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre at Cardiff Metropolitan University will be giving out thermometers duri
The risk of corruption exists at every stage of the food supply chain, according to an analysis by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
The UNODC publication highlights some of the main potential risks along the supply chain and disc
Norwegian officials have named the suspected source of an E. coli outbreak that affected 15 people.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) said the same type of E. coli O26:H11 had been detected in all those infected.
Two hamburger products t
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The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) are set to hold an expert meeting on viruses in food later this month.
The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk Assessment (JEMRA) event, at FAO headqu
FSA has published updates to their food allergen labelling and information technical guidance. This best practice technical guidance aims to support food businesses when applying allergen labelling, whilst helping to keep consumers safe.
The United Kingdom’s top food microbiology lab has continued to see a drop in communications with European counterparts after Brexit.
Findings come from a report covering work of the UK’s national reference laboratory (NRL) for food microbiology betw
A new study conducted by Belgian researchers indicates that drinking straws made from paper and bamboo contain higher levels of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) than their plastic counterparts.
Often dubbed "forever chemicals," PFAS are wid