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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.
Consumer focused review of the finfish food chain
Our review into the finfish food chain on the island of ireland revealed that despite a highly regulated industry producing a very nutritious food source, the consumption of fish remains low.
LC-MS-MS method optimisation for determination of malachite & leuco-malachite green in farmed finfish
This project addressed an important gap in food safety assurance in the marine finfish sector by developing and validating an LC–MS–MS method for screening and confirmation of malachite green and leuco–malachite green in farmed fish.
An Evaluation of the Impact of the Safefood On-farm Coccidiostat Usage Guidelines
The study assessed Safefood's Nicarbazin guidelines' adoption, finding variable industry compliance. Recommendations include improved training, stricter feed management, and enhanced monitoring to reduce residues in poultry.
Factors influencing the efficacy of food risk and dietary communications directed at young people
Communicating to young people about food safety and nutrition.
The quantification of genetically modified soya and maize in selected foods and authentication of meat in meat products using Real Time PCR techniques
An inter-laboratory collaborative study.
Novel strategies for food risk communication
Communicating food safety messages to vulnerable groups.
Development of a training pack to allow GPs to develop their role in the prevention and control of food–related disease outbreaks
A comprehensive training resource for General Practitioners (GPs) on the clinical management of gastroenteritis.
Communicating the healthy eating message
Use of an interactive multi-media CD-ROM for communicating healthy eating messages to 8-9 year old children.
