Contaminants

Novel technique uses nanoparticles to detect pesticide residue

5 March 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)

Scientists have developed magnetic nanoparticles that can detect traces of a popular pesticide chemical in under two hours without the need for costly preparation procedures.

Endocrine Society ‘disappointed’ by FDA’s packaging chemical stance

2 March 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)

The Endocrine Society has called the FDA's conclusion that BPA is safe for the currently authorised uses in food containers and packaging "premature".

Consumer food testing devices: threat or opportunity?

23 February 2018 | By Dr Bert Popping - FOCOS, François Bourdichon - International Dairy Federation (FIL-IDF)

Technological advances are bringing regular consumer testing of food for quality and safety closer to reality. Food safety consultant François Bourdichon, and Bert Pöpping, of FOCOS, discuss the implications of consumer testing for the industry.

Newspaper investigation sparks fresh concerns over US meat safety

23 February 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)

The British newspaper The Guardian has published a story about hygiene failings in American meat plants on the same day as the campaign group Sustain released figures showing US consumers may fall ill with food poisoning 10 time more often than their UK counterparts.

Mycotoxin contamination and food safety concerns

23 February 2018 | By Dr Barry Blakley - University of Saskatchewan, Vanessa Cowan - University of Saskatchewan

Vanessa Cowan and Barry Blakley, from the University of Saskatchewan, discuss the safety risks associated with mycotoxin contamination of food and animal feeds.

Mycotoxins: time for a global rethink?

23 February 2018 | By Chris Elliott

Much remains unknown about mycotoxins. A much better understanding is needed of their effects and how to mitigate their impact on human wellbeing, farm animal wellbeing and reducing food waste to bolster food security, says Chris Elliott.

New technique lasers graphene ID tags directly onto food

22 February 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)

Scientists investigating the potential of using laser-induced graphene to electronically tag food have said that in the future the tag may double as a sensor to detect microorganisms in food.

Could phage treatment help tackle foodborne bacteria?

21 February 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)

University researchers have conducted experiments testing the possibility of using bacteriophages to inhibit the growth of bacteria.

Chemical decontamination of poultry: time for a think?

20 February 2018 | By Dr Andrew Hudson | Jorvik Food and Environmental Microbiology

As Brexit looms, thoughts are turning to what it might mean for food safety in the UK. The ‘poster boy’ for this issue seems to be the vexed question as to whether poultry should be permitted to be ‘washed in chlorine’ to improve microbiological food safety. Andrew Hudson, of Jorvik…

Authorities and industry ‘passing the buck’ in Lactalis scandal

19 February 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)

The non-government organisation foodwatch has accused all the key players in the Lactalis salmonella outbreak last year of 'passing the buck' as it lodged complaints at a Parisian court.

Top food safety challenges of 2018 in Europe, the US and beyond

16 February 2018 | By Arundhati Kasbekar | Senior Manager - Regulatory Affairs | Freyr

Arundhati Kasbekar of global regulatory solution provider Freyr talks us through the main safety issues that the entire food industry is expected to face over the next 12 months.

Mycotoxins In-Depth Focus 2018

15 February 2018 | By New Food

This In-Depth Focus examines Mycotoxins and their effects, looking at their impact on human wellbeing and how to best detect them in food.

Fera Science Ltd

Whitepaper: The determination of non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) as a part of ‘safety-by-design’

14 February 2018 | By Fera Science Limited

With no legally prescriptive guidelines on how to assess the safety of NIAS, what approach should be taken?

Whitepaper: Global food integrity – Issues and emerging risks

14 February 2018 | By Fera Science Limited

Boom or bust - what will 2017 bring for the food industry and the economy...