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Latest Outputs
Here you can explore our research outputs which cover the food chain, food allergies, food marketing, microbiology and food hygiene, food skills and reviews, nutrition and obesity.
Investigation of the presence of anti-nutritional and toxic compounds in Health Foods
An investigation into the presence of toxins in blue-green algae and herbal products.
Survey of retail smoked fish with particular reference to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes
This study examined the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat smoked fish purchased from retail outlets across Ireland.
Surveillance of Foodborne Pathogens on the island of Ireland
This research project assessed the foodborne pathogen surveillance systems on the island of Ireland, covering human, food, and animal domains.
Consumer Focused Review of the Beef Food Chain
The review outlines the beef industry on the island, the basic processes by which both domestic and imported beef enters the consumer food chain, and the controls in place to protect consumers from potential risks.
Food safety education: a cross-border, comparative study of food risk perception in post-primary schools
The prevalence of obesity worldwide has increased dramatically over the last few decades. Poor dietary habits and low levels of exercise in adolescence are often maintained into adulthood where they can impact on the incidence of obesity and chronic diseases.
A harmonised system for approval and monitoring private laboratories testing for foodborne pathogens
A harmonised system for approval and monitoring private laboratories testing for foodborne pathogens
This project focuses on creating the FoodMicro Database to centralise microbiological test data from the food industry in the ROI. It aims to gather comprehensive information from both private and official laboratories, ensuring that all data are standardised and accessible for regulatory purposes. The initiative is a collaborative effort involving the Department of Agriculture and Food (DAF), private laboratories, and other regulatory bodies.
Occurrence of Salmonella on pork on the island of Ireland and an assessment of the risk factors
Thee prevalence and transmission of Salmonella in the pork supply chain in Ireland, from the farm to retail level.
