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Development of a Risk Register for the Pig and Poultry Meat Sectors on the island of Ireland
The development of a risk ranking framework for chemical and microbiological hazards in poultry and pork production.
Protecting Consumer Choice: Ensuring the Provenance of Artisan Foods Produced on the Island of Ireland
An investigation into whether isotopic and elemental analysis can be used to identify the provenance of artisan foods.
Energy Drinks in Ireland – A Review
The main active ingredient in energy drinks is caffeine, the focus of this research.
Persistence and dissemination of Salmonella and Campylobacter in domestic kitchen environments
How foodborne pathogens survive and spread in the domestic kitchen.
A Comparative Study of Thermophilic Campylobacter Isolates of Clinical and Food Origin
This research investigated the prevalence of Campylobacter in retail foods, companion animals, and human clinical cases across Dublin, Belfast, and Galway. The study screened food samples and faecal swabs from dogs and cats for Campylobacter, and compared these isolates with those from human enteritis cases using genotyping techniques such as flagellin gene typing, PFGE, and AFLP.
Nutrition Take Out series – wrap style sandwiches and Indian takeaway foods
This research conducted nutritional analyses on Indian takeaway food and wrap style sandwiches.
A Study of Domestic Fridges on the Island of Ireland
This project investigated consumer practices and operational parameters associated with domestic fridges across the island of Ireland.
Assessment of the Ability of Dishcloths to Spread Harmful Bacteria to Other Kitchen Surfaces and Detergents
Dishcloths may harbour pathogenic bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella and subsequently facilitate the spread of these microorganisms during cleaning.
The Microbiological Status of Household Dishcloths and Associated Consumer Hygiene Practices
This research aimed to measure the microbiological status of household dishcloths in Ireland and link contamination levels with consumer hygiene behaviours.
Framework for a Nutrition Surveillance Programme for the Island of Ireland
Nutrition surveillance provides the underpinning information necessary to enable governments to develop sound nutrition policies to protect public health.
