Between a free webcast at noon today and the public release last Thursday of a blue-chip report, that uncomfortable to talk about intestinal illness known as cyclosporiasis is finally getting its due.
It’s uncomfortable for
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Study finds Listeria virulence depends on food type
Scientists have found the virulence of Listeria differs depending on the food type, discovering that dairy products are contaminated with the most virulent bacteria.
Researchers from the Pasteur Institute, the French National Institute of Health
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Histamine outbreaks could increase in Europe
The risk of histamine food poisoning — also known as scombroid fish poisoning — could increase in Europe in the future if trading trends continue, according to researchers.
The scientists made the remark in the
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China, France, India and USA are more alike than different when it comes to food safety
The first World Food Safety Day, observed on June 7, was an opportunity to check on public opinion around the world. And the survey, say the sponsors, draws attention to the fact that food safety
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Scientists urge climate action to protect health
European scientists have warned climate change is negatively affecting human health and such risks are predicted to increase.
The European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC) said health risks will increase as climate change intensifies through
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Most Europeans react to food risk information
Two thirds of Europeans have changed their consumption behavior as a result of information about a food risk, according to a survey.
A Eurobarometer survey by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), published on the
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Researchers confirm pathogens in raw wheat, urge cautious use of raw flour
A research team says there is little industry can do to combat bacterial contamination of raw wheat destined to become flour. They said for now, consumers can make the biggest difference in preventing foodborne illnesses
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Scientists urge surgeon general to issue warning about unwashed poppy seeds
In a letter to the country’s top medical official, the Center for Science in the Public Interest asked U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams to issue an advisory warning people of the dangers of contaminated, unwashed
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Discounted registration available for IAFP 2019 in Louisville this July
Registration is open for the 2019 conference of the International Association for Food Protection, set for July 21-24 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville. Attendees who register early receive a discount, which is
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Stickers vs Swabs research shows sticking is better than swiping
When it comes to food safety, being able to detect pathogens in food production areas is crucial. Although swabbing machinery, hard surfaces and other environmental elements has served as a well established, state-of-the-art sampling method
Immigrants face higher risks for poisoning from foraging wild foods
A recent mushroom poisoning case in Minnesota illustrates how people who set out to gather nature’s bounty can find themselves carrying home a basket of toxins, especially if they are not well versed in local
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