Evaluation of a safe food handling campaign in Australia found knowledge improved but there was limited impact on behavior.
Researchers assessed if the Western Australian ‘Play it Food Safe’ campaign led to long-term change in
Continue Reading A food safety campaign improved knowledge but not behavior
Many students are not following recommended food safety and hygiene behaviors and are increasing their risk of food poisoning, according to a survey.
More than half are washing raw chicken at least occasionally and a
Continue Reading Students putting themselves at risk of food poisoning finds survey
Believing in certain food safety myths may increase the risk of illness, according to a study.
Researchers looked at how misinformed unscientific beliefs and the consequences of lacking science-based food safety knowledge could impact health.
Continue Reading Study finds link between belief in food safety myths and illness
Most people believe the food they buy is safe, according to research published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
More than 90 percent of respondents were confident in food safety and authenticity and 8 in
Continue Reading FSA survey shows public confidence in food safety
A survey in the Netherlands has found more than a quarter of people wash raw chicken, which public health officials say increases the chances of spreading bacteria.
Results come from two surveys by the Netherlands
Continue Reading Dutch survey finds a quarter of people wash chicken, despite expert advice
Although many people know that washing poultry is not a good way of preventing foodborne illness, a recent study found that it might be more dangerous than most realize because it can lead to dangerous
Continue Reading New study looks at the dangers of washing poultry; 25 percent contaminated their salad
