EFSA experts have examined the quality of water used during operations in the fresh and frozen produce sector.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) asked the Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ) for a scientific opinion
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FAO and WHO have published the full report of an analysis looking at reducing the risk of microbiological hazards in fresh fruits and vegetables.
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization
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The number of food and beverage recalls in Europe went up in the first few months of 2023, according to an analysis.
Data comes from Sedgwick brand protection’s latest European product recall report and is based
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A report has looked at the food safety of produce in Vietnam and suggested ways to improve the situation.
The study, published by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), focused on fruit and vegetable value chains
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European experts and commercial growers have listed a series of recommendations to help reduce the risk of produce contamination.
A workshop in 2019 featured researchers, regulators, growers and other stakeholders to examine best practices to
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A sensor is being developed by an EU-funded consortium to check for pesticides or bacteria in fruits and vegetables.
The project, called GRACED, is coordinated by the Cyprus Research and Innovation Centre and includes experts
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An overview report on official controls for fruit and vegetables in Europe covering a number of years has shown improvement, but areas of concern still remain.
European Union laws aim to ensure the microbiological safety
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The World Health Organization (WHO) is looking for a consultant to help with work on foodborne disease surveillance.
The appointed expert will support the Actions in Food Systems unit with development of a report on
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Austrian officials have published results of different checks on raw milk, for antimicrobial resistance in meat and as part of Operation Opson.
A check on raw, unpasteurized milk looked at its microbiological status and for
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The World Bank has approved a $400 million loan to help China improve food safety management and reduce food safety risks.
The cost of foodborne diseases in terms of human capital productivity loss in China
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