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Can the virus transfer from infected farm animals to contaminate milk, meat or eggs? It depends on where you are and how well you cook your food. But for most of us, the chances are low.
Before World War II, pathogens in milk accounted for 1 in 4 cases of foodborne diseases in the US. Pasteurization reduced this figure to less than 1%.
H5N1 influenza has been reported in dairy cows, and detected in milk. Here’s a look at what’s known about how pasteurization affects the virus and the safety of consuming H5N1-contaminated milk.
Five livestock experts who study infectious diseases in the dairy industry explain the risks.
If leftovers aren’t saved and reheated properly, it could put you at risk of food poisoning.
Mycotoxins contamination causes health issues. Paying attention to storage of agricultural produce can save many lives.
Street food is popular in Nigeria but safety is not regulated.
Nigeria’s soft cheese, wara, could be made more widely available with new techniques to extend its shelf life.
A food thermometer is your holiday feast’s unsung hero, ensuring that poultry, meats and other dishes, including vegetable-based, reach the internal temperatures needed to eliminate harmful pathogens.
Washing chicken may actually increase your risk of cross-contamination.
Keeping guests safe involves far more than just careful cooking − hand-washing, keeping work surfaces clean, safe handling and proper storage are also key ingredients.
The struggle with open defecation is a silent emergency, undermining the continent’s efforts towards sustainable development goals.
A microbiologist explains the risks to your health of a fly landing in your chilled glass of sauvignon blanc.
Some people like to use their sense of smell to tell if food has gone off. A food safety expert explains why that’s not a good idea.
Improving food safety in low- and middle-income countries requires a shift in thinking and practice.
Failing to understand what communities consider important greatly diminishes the responsiveness of policies to the actual needs of individuals.
Consumers’ main concerns regarding farm monitoring are food safety, animal welfare and water quality. Many would like to see Māori values and land practices incorporated.
PFAS can be filtered, but getting rid of the chemicals is a monumental challenge. A biochemist and soil scientist explain.
Food safety means checking the source and paying attention to hygiene and storage.
Top contributors
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Research Fellow, ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre, Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Senior Lecturer in Clinical Microbiology, University of Leicester
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Professor of Microbiology, Swinburne University of Technology
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Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Plant Pathology and Co-Director at the Centre of Excellence in Food Security, University of Pretoria
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Associate Professor, University of Birmingham
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Visiting Academic, Aston Medical School, Aston University
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Professor of Advanced Technology Transitions, Arizona State University
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Professor of Food Science, Clemson University
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Lecturer, Business School, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor in Law, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nottingham
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Professor of Food Safety, University of Guelph
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Food microbiologist and Food safety specialist, CSIRO
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Professor of Chinese Business and Management, University of Sydney
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Policy Analyst HDR, Deakin University
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Associate Professor of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University
