A way to help food businesses know when to apply the “use by” or “best before” date on products has been developed by European experts.
The “use by” date is
Changing consumer behavior is driving many of the emerging issues in food safety, according to experts.
This factor was identified for half of the 13 issues discussed in 2019 by
More than 120 people are part of a multi-country Salmonella outbreak linked to Brazil nuts.
Since August 2019, the outbreak, caused by Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Anatum, has affected three
Experts have discussed the major obstacles to adopting whole genome sequencing (WGS) for surveillance and monitoring of foodborne diseases in Europe.
The “Next Generation Sequencing to Tackle Foodborne Diseases in
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has advised peeling, boiling, and frying to reduce a compound in potatoes that can cause poisoning.
Glycoalkaloids are naturally occurring compounds found in plants
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is to host a virtual meeting in October on climate change.
Scientists led by EFSA have developed a way to judge possible effects of
The European Commission has published guidance on food safety management systems (FSMS) for small retailers and donated food.
It aims to support small businesses such as butchers, bakeries, grocers, and
The lack of skills and training of staff working in pig slaughtering has been highlighted as a serious welfare concern by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Most hazards related
The European region cannot afford to lose focus on other health threats during the coronavirus outbreak, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Officials from the WHO’s Regional Office
Ochratoxin A in food poses a health concern for most consumer groups, according to a European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) assessment.
Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin naturally produced by
Experts have reviewed on-farm control options for Campylobacter in chickens raised for meat production and assessed advantages and disadvantages of each measure.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) experts considered 21
Experts have identified steps food firms can take to reduce the risk of Listeria contamination of frozen vegetables.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) assessment focused on vegetables that are
