Pathogens in raw milk, Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes were discussed at the annual meeting of a European microbial risk assessment network.
A total of 25 European Union countries as well
Beef products are one of the main sources of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections around the world, according to a report published by the FAO and WHO. Fresh produce was
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
Two events in recent days focused on food safety in Ireland and Uruguay.
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and Uruguayan Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP)
The European Food Safety Authority has identified research priorities in food safety for the next five to 10 years.
The agency listed its regulatory research priorities under three streams: Safe
Increased globalization of the food supply means people worldwide are more exposed to different hazards, according to a United Nations agency.
In a brochure on the future of food safety,
Proper storage of raw seafood and good hygiene is important to avoid contaminating sushi with Listeria at amounts that can cause illness, according to a risk assessment in Norway.
The
Researchers have taken a step toward estimating the risk of disease transmission from wild meat consumption.
The team, including members of the Wildlife Conservation Society, have presented a framework to
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has opened a comment period on the approach to converting EU law for food and feed safety into UK law when the United Kingdom leaves
Transmission of so-called rabbit fever through the food chain is unlikely, according to a risk assessment by a German institute.
Francisella tularensis is a highly virulent bacterial pathogen that causes
Known in the food safety arena for his work in fresh produce research, Trevor Suslow has signed on as vice president of food safety for the Produce Marketing Association.
Suslow
In the latest issue of Food Safety Magazine published Nov. 3, 2015, there is an article about the terms “hazard analysis” and “risk assessment.” I wrote that article to highlight
