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Welcome to Food Safety Watch

Food Safety Watch is an independent scientific and technical information service for food industry professionals.

Members can keep up-to-date with the latest international food safety news and comment and access a growing library of carefully researched feature articles and fact-sheets on a broad range of key food safety topics including -

Foodborne pathogens (Salmonella, Listeria and E. coli), biological toxins (mycotoxins, and shellfish toxins), chemical contaminants (acrylamide, heavy metals and antibiotics), food allergens, HACCP, regulatory issues and the latest research.

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Potentially contaminated beef recalled

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Challenging new salt reduction targets for UK manufacturers


FEATURED ARTICLES
SALAD DAYS (Part II) - an investigation into the microbiological safety of prepared salads
Food poisoning outbreaks caused by leafy green salad vegetables, such as lettuce and spinach, have been making food safety headlines on a regular basis over the last few years, especially in the USA. In the second part of this two-part feature, we look at how contamination occurs, how it can be controlled and some of the latest research on the interactions between pathogenic bacteria and plants. . . . more

SALAD DAYS - an investigation into the microbiological safety of prepared salads
Food poisoning outbreaks caused by fresh salad vegetables have been making food safety headlines on a regular basis over the last few years, especially in the USA. But is a developing reputation as a high-risk sector really deserved? In the first part of this two-part feature, we look at some of the facts and figures and try to put the issue into perspective. . . . more

FOOD IRRADIATION - The Lost Technology
The potential of ionising radiation to destroy harmful microorganisms in foods was realised a long time ago, but it is still little used by industry. This article looks at the history of the technology and asks whether it could be the solution to some enduring food safety problems. . . . more

BIOFILMS ADD NEW DIMENSIONS TO FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
New microscopy techniques are revealing the remarkably complex microbial communities that exist within biofilms. This feature looks at the the implications for food microbiology and for food processors. . . . more

Clostridium difficile - a food safety hazard?
The bacterium Clostridium difficile is regularly in the news, but until very recently, not in relation to food. This Briefing Note looks at the case for considering Cl. difficile as a potential cause of foodborne disease. . . . more

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