The probability of coronavirus being transmitted via food is perceived by the public as being low, according to a survey in Germany.
Two thirds said the probability of being infected with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Risk factors, safety precautions for carry out foods during pandemic
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Editor’s note: Ben Chapman, associate professor and food safety extension specialist at North Carolina State University, has posted this tip sheet for dining outside the home during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We thank
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Survey finds low Campylobacter knowledge in Germany
Consumer knowledge in Germany of Toxoplasma was better than that of Campylobacter, according to a recent report on a study.
Researchers surveyed 1,008 consumers in August 2017 in Germany via an online panel on Campylobacter,
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Scientists find evidence of huge increase in parasitic worms found in raw seafood dishes
The next time you eat sashimi, nigiri or other forms of raw fish, you should consider doing a quick check for worms, according to a team of researchers.
A new study led by scientists at
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How to communicate with consumers about food safety
SEATTLE — “Trust is the most important intangible aspect of any company,” Charlie Arnot, CEO of the Center for Food Integrity said at this year’s Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) conference.
Arnot explained how questions
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Survey shows slight rise in concern about food safety in UK
The concern of consumers about food safety in the United Kingdom has gone up based on results of a survey by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Findings from November this past year show 45 percent
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Wash your hands, not your poultry
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I oversee the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the public health regulatory agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. FSIS’ mission is clear: to ensure that the nation’s meat, poultry and processed egg
Researchers warn about risk of eating wild mushrooms
There is growing interest in collecting wild fungi in Ireland but this is not supported by an appreciation of the associated dangers, according to researchers.
The issue constitutes a growing national health threat, wrote Dr.
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How to avoid gift wrapping foodborne pathogens during the festive season
Many foodborne illnesses can be prevented by changing behaviors in the kitchen, especially during holidays when gatherings involve multiple cooks and a more vulnerable population that includes children and the elderly.
The USDA’s Food Safety
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Publisher’s Platform: Some holiday food safety advice from Down Under
I got this tweet and link from my friend, and Santa doppelganger, Julian Cox (despite that he also eats oysters):
Bill, I thought I’d take the opportunity of this tweet, and your fame and network,
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Australian agencies’ post advice to help prevent food poisoning
Public health agencies in Australia have issued advice to help people avoid food poisoning this holiday season.
The country is in it’s summer months now and has also been affected by bushfires and record high
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