Experts have evaluated a range of methods to combat microbial hazards in fruit and vegetables.
The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meetings on Microbial Risk Assessment (JEMRA) covered the prevention and control of microbiological hazards in fresh
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Cereals and grains have topped a food safety risk ranking assessment by FAO and WHO.
Based on a request from the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Continue Reading Cereals and grains top of FAO and WHO’s risk ranking
The World Health Organization (WHO) is looking for people with experience on risk assessment of microbiological hazards.
The call comes as the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk Assessment (JEMRA) is renewing its expert
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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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INFOSAN has reported its busiest period ever for the second successive quarter.
The International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) dealt with 63 events from April to June compared to 56 in the first quarter of
Continue Reading INFOSAN food safety work continues to increase
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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A global food safety network has been involved in almost double the number of incidents in the past few years.
INFOSAN was active during 162 food safety events across all regions in 2018 and 2019
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A review has looked at a number of ways to try and ensure burgers served rare are as safe as those that are thoroughly cooked.
The sale and consumption of burgers served less than thoroughly
Continue Reading Review analyzes measures to ensure safety of beef used in rare burgers
The FAO and the WHO have put out draft guidance on microbiological risk assessment for food for public comment.
It is intended to provide guidance and a framework for carrying out each of the four
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Almost 200 foodborne outbreaks affecting 800 people were reported in Hong Kong in 2019, according to a new report.
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department and Department of
Continue Reading Hong Kong records rise in foodborne outbreaks
