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Poultry to blame for New Zealand’s Campylobacteriosis cases, says report
Cases of Campylobacteriosis in New Zealand declined following poultry reforms between 2006-2008, but progress since then has been slow.
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Infographic: Benefits of using Enzymes in Whey Protein Applications
Biocatalysts Ltd have developed a set of natural and microbial alternative enzymes specifically to improve whey protein hydrolysates taste and texture.
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Hygiena adds specific peanut test to the AlerTox® range
Hygiena, a global leader in food safety testing, is excited to launch a new addition to its rapid allergen testing line, AlerTox® Sticks Peanut.
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Guinness recalls alcohol free stout just weeks after launch
The St James' Gate Brewery has told customers not to consume its new alcohol free stout amidst fears of a microbiological contamination during production.
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No artificial preservatives
Maxine Roman, Kraft Heinz, outlines the challenges and opportunities for removal of artificial preservatives in foods.
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Antimicrobial packaging
How can antimicrobial packaging benefit food safety and the environment? Clelia Covino, PhD student, explains the inner workings and advantages...
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UK E. coli outbreak report published as USA investigates cases
Scientists have praised UK response to E. coli outbreak, for which whole genome sequencing played an integral role. Meanwhile, the states tackles it own case of STEC.
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Will probiotics replace antibiotics in US chickens?
The use of phytochemicals and probiotics in poultry are being trialled in the US as alternatives to antibiotics to promote healthy animals.
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What have we learned about the virus, so far?
As the pandemic has progressed, so too has our understanding of the COVID-19 virus; influencing the guidance on transmission prevention measures such as face masks, social distancing, hand washing and disinfection. Here is the current understanding.
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Recall roundup: multiple allergen alerts, glass and plastic contamination and more…
New Food’s latest roundup includes several allergen recalls, foreign matter contamination, a choking hazard warning, and an update to a recent Salmonella related recall.
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Project aims to preserve UK soil microbial biodiversity
A newly developed facility looks to safeguard important crop microbiome research and enable sustainable production of six major food crops in UK.
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FDA finds interesting results in herb sampling assignment
The FDA has provided an update for its microbiological surveillance sampling: FY18-19 fresh herbs (cilantro, basil and parsley) assignment.
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Domesticated mould is responsible for prized Camembert cheese
Researchers in France have demonstrated the domestication process of the mould that’s responsible for the prized Camembert, Penicillum camemberti.
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Recall roundup: salmonella contaminations causing headaches for businesses
New Food’s weekly roundup of food recalls in North America and Europe finds salmonella to be the main culprit in Canada.
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Use caution when eating cured or smoked fish, advises BfR
BfR Federal Institute for Risk Assessment in Germany has published a notice highlighting that caution should be employed when consuming smoked or cured fish to guard against contracting listeriosis.
