Good hygiene practices
Every day people all over the world get sick from diseases caused by consuming unsafe food and water. Correct food hygiene practices can prevent the spread of foodborne illness and are necessary to ensure the safety of food from the farm to the fork.
What is Food Safety?
10 August 2018The term food safety describes all practices that are used to keep our food safe. Food safety relies on the joint efforts of everyone involved in our food supply, including us. Do we take safe food for granted?
High school: The ideal time to introduce food safety habits
15 December 2017A recent study by researchers from Ontario, Canada indicates that high school students are an important but overlooked audience for safe food handling education. The research highlights that high school is an ideal time to instil food safety knowledge, as many students prepare to make the transition from passive observers to active participants in the kitchen.
Food Hygiene: How to Prevent Foodborne Illness
01 December 2017While Europe is the global region with the lowest estimated burden from foodborne illness, hundreds of thousands of cases are reported in the European Union each year. Many people become ill from food prepared or stored incorrectly at home, but the good news is that many cases are mild and we can all keep ourselves safe from foodborne illness by following some simple tips.
Safe food storage at home
31 March 2017Keeping our food fresh for longer helps us to avoid getting sick, benefits the environment, and saves us money. But where and for how long can we store different types of food? What needs to be chilled and what not? Most pre-packed food labels provide storage instructions, but what is best to do after opening? The storage tips below can help us prevent food spoilage and reduce food waste.
Television chefs could do more to teach viewers about safe food handling
20 September 2016Researchers from Kansas State University (USA) and Tennessee State University (USA) have found that the majority of television cooking shows featuring celebrity chefs around the world demonstrate unsafe food handling practices...
Consumer survey of UK kitchens reveals poor food safety perceptions and behaviour in older people
20 May 2014Research revealed that food safety was not a priority for most households and in some cases ‘lay’ or ‘common sense’ knowledge took precedence over expert advice.
Practical classes more effective than theory classes in teaching food safety risks to children
29 January 2014A team of researchers from a variety of Italian universities investigated methods of effectively communicating food safety risks to children. The researchers conducted a study in primary schools to evaluate children’s understanding...
From Farm to Fork: Food and the consumer, a shared responsibility
16 December 2006Information to ensure the safety of food has never been greater. The consumer needs to protect himself against food-borne diseases...
How Does Freezing Preserve Food and Maintain Quality?
01 March 2002Frozen vegetables and herbs, ready-to-heat meals and gourmet ice cream - the variety of frozen foods in supermarkets has grown markedly since the introduction of frozen food in the 1930's. In this article Food Today looks at the process of freezing and its role in helping to preserve foods and provide convenience and variety.
The safety of fresh fruits and vegetables
01 September 2000A diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables is important to maintaining good health. However, fresh produce can sometimes be a source of foodborne illness.
What to do if the freezer stops
01 December 1999The freezer plays an important role in household management. If it stops working, several steps should be taken to prevent food safety problems and unpleasant odours.
A safe approach to outdoor eating
01 May 1999The warm weather is on its way, and with it comes the time for barbecuing, picnicking and outdoor activities. But as the temperature rises, so does the activity of bacteria which may spoil your foods.
Food safety: Basic rules
01 March 1998Recent research carried out throughout the European Union revealed that 11% of the foodstuffs monitored by national authorities did not comply with food legislation.