Researchers have modeled and estimated cross-contamination in consumer kitchens during a European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) program.
The model was used to work out the impact of cross-contamination routes for different scenarios. Effectiveness of several
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A Dutch university has called on food industry partners for a project aiming to develop preservation strategies against Listeria monocytogenes.
The project will support the sector by developing hurdle strategies for the pathogen and design
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Results of a risk assessment in Finland show those preparing and handling food may play a critical role in the incidence of listeriosis.
The stage after retail, including food handling and storage by the consumer
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Domestic beef and imported turkey cause the most Salmonella infections in Finland, according to results from a statistical model developed by the Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto).
Potential origins of foodborne Salmonella infections in consumers were
Continue Reading Beef and turkey cause majority of Salmonella cases in Finland
Greater trust needs to be built between consumers and the food sector to ensure public confidence, according to a study.
Researchers at Flinders University in Australia spent five years working with industry and regulators on
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A simpler model to help understand the source of Campylobacter infection has been developed by researchers.
The team compared the asymmetric island model which uses genetic data and evolutionary processes to a newly developed genetic-free
Continue Reading Researchers refine model to trace Campylobacter infections
