Stocking Fillers: Day 10 – 12 Days of Food Safety
Day 10: Stocking Fillers 12 Days of Food Safety A stocking filler refers to a small gift or item that is traditionally placed inside a holiday stocking. It’s a small, often inexpensive, and thoughtful present that adds joy and surprise to the
Nibbles: Day 1 – 12 Days of Food Safety
Day 1: Nibbles 12 Days of Food Safety This year, as part of our Holiday message, BFD have decided to recognise the extraordinary lengths the Food Safety industry take to ensure our health and well-being over the festive season. Tune in each week on
Job Vacancy -Product Specialist
Fortress Diagnostics are seeking a highly motivated Product Specialist. The candidate should have a science background either through university studies or another 3rd level qualification. As a Product Specialist, you will be responsible for developing in-depth product knowledge and effectively communicating its
Chickens being sourced from farms using Fluoroquinolone antibiotics
It has been reported in a new investigation that "Three UK retailers are buying meat from chickens in Poland that were given a group of antibiotics (fluoroquinolones) used to treat human Salmonella infections." "It revealed SuperDrob is sourcing chicken from farms
Global Seafood Companies Increase Dedication to Sustainable Seafood Policies
During the recent SeaBOS Company’s annual meeting the group reaffirmed their commitment to improving sustainability of seafood throughout the supply chain. SeaBOS companies represent over 10% of global seafood production, consisting of more than 600 subsidiary companies and 10 of
The Dangers of Antibiotics in Honey
Honey is one of natures’ most fascinating products, its biological characteristics mean that it has various health benefits and antimicrobial properties. The unique features of honey mean that it has antibacterial and antifungal properties, making it one of nature’s most
Household Names Take Strides to Stop Overuse of Antibiotics
When we think of antibiotic resistance, we rarely associate the growing global problem with fast food chains, but fast food outlets are one of the largest buyers of farmed meat in the world and many have started to focus on
UK Poultry Industry Celebrates Progress in Antibiotic Stewardship
In the last decade, the UK poultry industry has reported significant gains in striving for better bird health and welfare that uses antibiotics responsibly in order to protect their long-term effectiveness. The British Poultry Council (BPC) report states that since 2012,
Russia Plans to Limit Antibiotic use in Animal Feed
In September the Russian Government announced that they have voted to support a bill to tighten control over the administration of antibiotics in animal feed production. If the bill goes ahead and is approved by both parliament and the president, it
Aflatoxins Detected in Groundnuts at Polish Border
This week Polish border checks found a ‘serious’ level of aflatoxins in groundnuts from the US, resulting in a border rejection and notification on the RASFF EU Portal. The finding reported 'serious' levels of aflatoxins in the shipment, indicating the nuts