E-commerce Food Safety: Managing Risk in Delivery and Meal Kit Services The rise of online food delivery and meal kit services has fundamentally transformed the global food industry. However, for business owners, this digital shift brings significant liabilities. The decentralised nature of e-commerce has raised urgent concerns regarding food safety and the necessity for stringent […]
World Food Safety Day (WFSD) celebrated on 7 June 2021 aims to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks, contributing to food security, human health, economic prosperity, agriculture, market access, tourism and sustainable development. At Hygiene Food Safety our focus is on creating awareness on hygiene and food safety […]
A new species of Listeria has been discovered by Scientists from Cornell University. Five previously unknown species of Listeria have been added to the list. The most infamous of the genus you may recognise; Listeria monocytogenes, an opportunistic pathogen that causes listeriosis. A food-borne illness affecting several processed foods. Where was the new Listeria species […]
In September 2020, China suspended importing fishery products from Indonesia due to novel coronavirus contamination on outer packages. There were also reports of around 10 cases of SARS-CoV-2, the COVID-19 virus in the frozen products or its packaging from Russia. Further reports have highlighted safety issues on imported frozen foods. There are two issues to be aware of in […]
