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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.
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.
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.
