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Tyson Foods enlists experts to advise on COVID-19 safety
The global meat company Tyson Foods has garnered the expertise of five panelists from across the healthcare spectrum to publish a guidance report for the food industry.
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Important updates for retail managers and food employees!
The FDA has revised its Health and Personal Hygiene Handbook to help prevent spread of bacteria and viruses and promote good cleanliness among workers.
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FSA issues advice on hygiene inspections post-lockdown
The Food Standards Agency has issued advice for local authorities to continue prioritising high-risk food businesses in the wake of the coronavirus lock-down period.
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Can I catch covid from food?
Esteemed food expert, Sterling Crew, explores the current evidence behind COVID-19 transmission and food.
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MIT food sensor could help prevent E.Coli outbreaks and alleviate food waste
A team from MIT has designed a colorimetric sensor that can spot signs of food spoilage and contamination.
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What makes a great food testing lab partner?
Charon Willis from PAS highlights some key considerations to bear in mind when it comes to ensuring the right level of partnership from contract laboratories.
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Testing surfaces for SARS-CoV-2
Merieux Nutrisciences explains the benefit of introducing SARS-CoV-2 surface testing and why it is an important cog in any food hygiene programme.
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Bakery challenges and trends
Read our interview with Alison Ordonez, Head of Innovation at Roberts Bakery, as she discusses the impacts of COVID-19 on the bakery and how this has influenced current and future trends in snacking.
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Is FT-NIR spectroscopy the way forwards in edible oil testing?
When it comes to testing edible oils, most will rely on chromatography or wet chemical methods. Looking to improve productivity and reduce cost, Lesieur adopted a different approach; New Food’s Editor, Bethan Grylls finds out more.
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FSA launches consultation on revised wild game guidance
The consultation has been launched about revised guidance for hunters and retailers on the safe handling, preparation and supply of wild game and wild game meat.
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USDA provides update on investigation following beef plant closures
USDA has released a report on its ongoing investigation to examine the economic impacts of the 2019 Tyson beef plant fire and as well as the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Canadian Governments to help agri-food industry mitigate spread of COVID-19
The Governments of Canada and Manitoba have announced a new $3 million programme to support agri-food and agri-product processors, food distributors and agri-food industry organisations during the next stage of the pandemic.
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Two Closure Orders issued by HSE due to food safety breaches
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland's Chief Executive says now is the time to check for pests and carry out a deep clean, following two Closure Orders in June.
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Patrick McNamara
21 July 2020 | By
Patrick McNamara is Technical Specialist Manager at Intertek.
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SARS-CoV-2 Detection in the Food Industry
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic AOAC INTERNATIONAL has activated an accelerated program to evaluate test kits for detecting coronavirus on surfaces.
