The real burden of foodborne disease and outbreaks in South Africa is not clear, according to a specialist from the country’s public health institute.
Juno Thomas, from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), said
Continue Reading Expert shares insights into outbreak trends in South Africa
Improving food safety will include using better data, according to the deputy commissioner for food policy and response at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Frank Yiannas was speaking at a Health Talks webinar on
Continue Reading Better data key to improved food safety, says Yiannas
The pandemic has stretched resources for the group, but the Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration (IFSAC) has developed an interim plan and is continuing with its work.
The organization was launched in 2011 when three
Continue Reading Multi-agency group continues work despite staffing challenges during pandemic
A specialist from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed how the authority is using data science to identify emerging risks by using a variety of sources and analytics techniques.
The aim is to help
Continue Reading FSA shares how it is using data to monitor food risks
Editor’s note: This is part four of a four-part series on understanding and implementing overall equipment effectiveness strategy. This series is sponsored by SafetyChain Software.
While the concept of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is straightforward,
Continue Reading Part Four: Strategic deployment crucial to success of OEE blueprint
An government-commissioned study has come back with eight recommendations to improve food safety surveillance in the United Kingdom.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) commissioned the study by RAND Europe in February 2018. In late 2017,
Continue Reading FSA given recommendations to improve food safety surveillance
A sensor, internet connection and the ability to communicate: These are the three ingredients that make up the Internet of Things technology. IOT is gaining rapid steam, with companies such as global communication giants, Ericsson
Continue Reading 4 ways IOT is supporting the food industry
It doesn’t matter whether a grower or food packing facility is 5 or 5,000 miles away from Megan Arnold’s office at Robinson Fresh, because within seconds her food safety analysis can begin with pinpointed data
Continue Reading On a clear IoT day, you can see data forever and evermore
They are everywhere, taking reliable measurements on a rigorous schedule in storage facilities, shipping containers and retail refrigerator units across the globe. From multiple temperatures at pinpoint times during transportation, to appliance maintenance of freezers
Continue Reading Is it time to get your head — and data — in the cloud?
Both the number of raw chickens sold at retail showing campylobacter contamination and the number with the highest level of contamination are showing improvement, according to Food Standards Scotland (FSS). Campylobacter remains the most common
Continue Reading Scotland reports declines in campylobacter contamination rates
