People appear to have improved food safety behaviors related to reducing energy bills and saving money, according to a survey.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Consumer Insights Tracker found 13 percent of participants turned off
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Half of consumers surveyed in Scotland have eaten food after its use-by date because of money worries, according to Food Standards Scotland (FSS).
The survey asked more than 1,000 people a series of questions in
Continue Reading Scottish consumers taking more food safety risks because of money woes, finds survey
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has found some people are taking food safety risks because of money pressures and rising energy costs.
Data comes from a consumer survey of 2,000 adults in September relating to
Continue Reading FSA survey reveals that money worries are increasing food safety risks
A survey has found some people in the United Kingdom taste food to see if it’s spoiled and others ignore use-by dates.
Research by white goods retailer Currys covered storage habits and methods people use to tell
Continue Reading UK survey shows scale of food safety mistakes
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension Service is warning consumers against storing perishable foods outdoors this winter.
Extremely cold weather is hitting much of the Northern U.S. this week and despite the sub-freezing weather, it’s best
Continue Reading Nebraska Extension Service warns consumers against storing food outdoors
Bakery products were linked to the most illnesses in 2020, according to an analysis of food poisonings reported to the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket).
Food categories behind illnesses included bakery items with 210 cases, chicken
Continue Reading Swedish agency sees decline in reports of foodborne illness, possibly because of pandemic
Canada has pulled ahead of the United States in the latest edition of a report that measures food security.
The Economist Impact’s Global Food Security Index (GFSI) has the United States in ninth while Canada
Continue Reading Canada overtakes U.S. in food safety and security index
Experts have developed guidance to help food firms decide what other information to give consumers besides use-by or best-before dates to ensure food safety.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) scientific opinion covers storage conditions,
Continue Reading EFSA tool helps firms decide what info to give consumers
Half of consumers worry about the safety of fresh, perishable and frozen foods while they are transported to stores, according to a survey.
Software and engineering firm Emerson asked nearly 1,000 people in the U.S.
Continue Reading Survey finds people in U.S. worry about safety of food during transport
Almost half of people surveyed still wash their turkeys before cooking despite this practice being against food safety advice.
Based on research in Ireland commissioned by the safefood organization, 43 percent of people wash turkey
Continue Reading Survey finds 4 in 10 wash turkey before cooking despite danger
