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Norovirus: Best way to assess risk?
The application of quantitative microbial risk assessments (QMRAs) to understand and mitigate risks associated with norovirus is increasingly common as there is a high frequency of outbreaks worldwide....
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Nerd alert: Risk assessment in Europe
The European Food Safety Authority says a special issue of the EFSA Journal presents the main outcomes of EFSA’s 2nd Scientific Conference “Shaping the Future of Food Safety, Together” held in Milan,...
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Cook it: Toxo in pork
Toxoplasma gondii is one of the leading foodborne pathogens in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that T. gondii accounts for 24% of deaths due to...
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Maybe not so slightly pink: Properly cooked pork chops may contain threat of...
If you are eating leftover pork chops that have not been cooked well-done, you’re putting yourself at risk for Salmonella and Listeria exposure. While many individuals prefer to consume their pork...
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Modeling to reduce risks of Salmonella in alfalfa sprouts
We developed a risk assessment of human salmonellosis associated with consumption of alfalfa sprouts in the United States to evaluate the public health impact of applying treatments to seeds (0–5-log10...
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The only thing certain is more uncertainty: Europe tries new uncertainty...
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has developed a harmonised approach to assessing and taking account of uncertainties in food safety, and animal and plant health. This approach will boost the...
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Risk assessment ‘tolerable’ for tree that killed woman
Risk assessments are fraught with value judgements scientists make when choosing the upper and lower boundaries of numerical ranges and the assumptions made, especially those involving human behavior....
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Improving food inspections through effective scheduling
To properly assess a food establishment for compliance with local food safety regulations is a science and an art. They take time and energy. The science is applying risk assessment to determine the...
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Scientists warn too much flaxseed could cause cyanide poisoning
Scientists are warning that eating too much flaxseed could cause cyanide poisoning. Also known as linseed, it is rich in fibre, omega-3 fatty acids and micronutrients, and in the current trend is added...
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CFIA: Establishment-based risk assessment model for food establishments
Why do government-types never learn to write in clear and coherent sentences? CFIA has been evolving the way we manage risk, to further support industry’s ability to compete globally, and embracing...
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