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NZ: Do we need to wash fruit and vegetables before eating them?
Stuff: The science behind washing fruit and vegetables is weak – it is believed many harmful bugs are actually water-resistant. Before we bite into a juice apple or slice open a ripe tomato, most of us give it a quick splash of water from the tap. Is this really necessary, and what does science have to say about washing produce?
Read Article →UK: Expert reaction to the ability of Salmonella to grow on bagged salad leaves
Science Media Centre: Researchers publishing in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology have reported that leached juices from leafy vegetables enhance growth and harm of the food poisoning bug Salmonella. Here’s how five food safety academics have responded to the research paper.
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UK: New study: Salmonella thrives in salad bags
The Conversation: When you hear the term “food poisoning†it usually conjures up images of hurried journeys to the toilet and rueful reviews while there of what was eaten the previous day. Most of the blame might be levelled at your meat main course – was the chicken undercooked or the steak too rare?
Read Article →AU: Updated Safe Food Australia guide now available
FSANZ: Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today released the third edition of Safe Food Australia.
Safe Food Australia is a guide to the food safety standards in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
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AU: Food recall – Elfa Bean Sprouts
FSANZ: ELFA Sprouts is conducting a recall. The product has been sold at Woolworths stores in QLD.
Problem: The recall is due to an incorrect use by date on the package label.
Read Article →US: Meat, not fresh produce, raises consumer food safety concerns
The Packer: Consumers are much more concerned about raw chicken and raw beef being contaminated than raw fruits and vegetables, according to a new food safety survey.
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MX: Avocado extract can help prevent a foodborne bacterial illness
Knowridge Science Report: A recent study published in the Journal of Food Science found that extracts and isolated compounds from avocado seeds can potentially be used as a natural additive incorporated into ready-to-eat foods.
Read Article →NZ: High performing horticulture needs a skilled workforce
Rural News Group: Horticulture and viticulture are, together, New Zealand’s fourth-largest export industry. To maintain this growth and high performance requires two things: labour for harvest and pruning and internationally accredited assurance programmes.
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US: Wal-Mart tackles food safety with test of blockchain
Seattle Times: Like most merchants, the world’s largest retailer struggles to identify and remove food that’s been recalled. When a customer becomes ill, it can take days to identify the product, shipment and vendor.
Read Article →FR: GFSI benchmarking requirements for food service
Global Food Safety Initiative: GFSI is pleased to announce the launch of its global stakeholder consultation for a new scope: G – Food Service and Catering.
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