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E. coli outbreaks underscore the importance of stringent #foodsafety measures to prevent foodborne illnesses. Technologies like EIT International's Bactiscan play a crucial role in detecting pathogens rapidly and accurately, enhancing food #safetyprotocols, and protecting public health. #Food #FoodPoisoning #FoodScience #eitinternational #bactiscan

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in six Americans (48 million people) falls sick yearly due to contaminated food and water with pathogens and unspecified agents. These agents may include unknown microbes, chemicals, or other substances. Of these 48 million people, over 120,000 require hospitalization, and 3,000 will die annually due to preventable foodborne illnesses. UVC (ultraviolet-C) irradiation is a well-established and effective non-thermal disinfection technique that can help prevent various foodborne and food preparation-related illnesses caused by pathogens. The best part about UVC technology is that it does not affect food or beverages' taste, texture, or nutritional value. You can learn more about UVC technology enhancing food safety by reading our recent Kepri white paper. #food #foodsafety #foodprocessing #contamination #contaminationcontrol

Did you know foodborne pathogens cause approximately 2.4 million cases of disease in the UK every year with a societal impact equivalent to 9.1 billion pounds?😷 Learn how Hamamatsu can improve your quality control and food safety for manufacturing with advanced spectroscopic techniques: https://lnkd.in/ejHVuCAB #foodmanufacturing #spectroscopy #qualitycontrol 

Feeding the world safely is difficult. Even in USA, with huge food processing farms/plants & tiny "bio" establishments (and everything in-between), food-borne pathogens are a risk. Every year in USA, 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die from food-borne diseases. Microbiologic quality control of food is vital to ensure maximal safety. https://lnkd.in/eyguZ7j5

match up with the #persistence of microbiological hazards in food and feed business operators and #foodborne diseases. Please read the two reports simultaneously. #listeria #salmonella EFSA report is stated that "the establishment of hygienic  barriers and measures within the food safety management systems (FSMS), during implementation of hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP), is key to prevent and/or control bacterial persistence in the food and feed production and processing environments (FFPE) through avoiding the entry of the hazard(s) to the processing plant and/or their spread across the facility. The following prerequisites are of particular importance: infrastructure (building, equipment), C&D, technical maintenance and calibration, water and air control, personnel (hygiene, health status), working methodology and food safety culture. The confirmation of the presence of a persistent strain and identification of its niche within the facility requires the detailed characterisation of isolates of the specific hazard(s) recovered from positive samples using subtyping methods with enough resolution, preferably whole genome sequencing (WGS). Once persistence is suspected in a plant, a ‘seek-and-destroy’ approach has been frequently recommended, which includes: (i) intensified monitoring; (ii) the introduction of measures to control the event; and (iii) the continuation of the intensified monitoring programme to confirm the efficacy of the measures taken or to identify the requirement for additional measures."   (https://lnkd.in/dHGDqfvx)

💥 Sunday read! 🍳 A study in the April 2024 issue of International Association for Food Protection's Journal of Food Protection looks at cross-contamination when separating egg yolks from egg whites. During the process, the egg content naturally comes in contact with the outside of the eggshell, possibly leading to cross-contamination with its microorganisms, which was correspondingly assessed in this study. Campylobacter jejuni is one of the most important zoonotic pathogens that can be found on eggshells. 🔗 https://ow.ly/xRtt50RoZR1 #eggs #foodprotection #foodsafety #IAFP

Why should food manufacturers embrace Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? IPM is a science-backed, common-sense approach aimed at reducing disease vectors and public health pests. Its essence lies in prevention, reduction, and elimination—avoid attracting pests, keep them out, and if necessary, remove them safely and effectively. In the world of food manufacturing, where safety and quality are paramount, IPM represents a proactive step towards ensuring top-notch products and safeguarding health. Follow us for more insights and updates on how IPM can lead to safer, healthier, and more sustainable food production. #Hysia #publichealth #IPM #IntegratedPestManagement #FoodManufacturing

Last call for the eye-opening webinar exploring the covert realm of pest-carried microorganisms! Discover the unsuspected role common pests such as flies, cockroaches, rodents, and pigeons play in spreading harmful pathogens. Learn how mishandling residues exacerbates the problem, posing risks to both your clientele and staff. Uncover the primary sources of pathogens, the conditions conducive to their proliferation, and essential food hygiene practices to mitigate these risks. Learn how Truly Nolen is pioneering the industry standard in pest and microbial control. Reserve your place today to ensure you don't miss this invaluable session! https://lnkd.in/ebFs-vkr #PestControl #Microorganisms #PathogenSpread #FoodSafety #HygienePractices #Webinar #TrulyNolenInternational #HealthAndSafety #PublicHealth #Registration #RiskMitigation #ProfessionalDevelopment #IndustryStandard

🦠 Ever wondered about #foodborne zoonotic diseases? They spread through contaminated food or water, posing a global threat with 350,000 cases yearly in the EU. Common bacteria that can cause these diseases are #Campylobacter, #Salmonella, #Ecoli, and #Listeria Contamination can occur at any point along the food chain: from farm to fork. For instance, during processing, some bacteria can linger on surfaces despite cleaning and disinfection.  Curious to know more? Click ⤵️ europa.eu/!jM67Ff #EUFoodSafety #ZoonoticDiseases EU Health and Food Safety