Category: Food and Safety

3: Blastocystosis

Blastocystosis is a parasitic disease like Trichinosis, though this one is caused by tiny single celled organisms called Blastocystis. Blast...

2: Cholera

Interestingly enough, Cholera outbreaks in London in the 19th century played a crucial role in establishing modern sanitary practices as we...

1: Trichinosis

Trichinosis is a parasitic disease caused by Trichinella worms, which can cause inflammation of the eyes and lungs, in addition to a whole h...

Five Gruesome Food-Borne Illnesses Straight Out Of A Horror Movie

We all know about the dangers of Salmonella or Listeria – but don’t let familiarity breed complacence – you’re much more likely...

Misconception 1: The sniff test works

As foods age, bacteria start to multiply rapidly – especially in warm environments. Some of these bacteria release ‘off’ smells – ga...

Video: The Fundamental Principle of Food Safety – Understanding the link between Hazard, Risk and Control

Food safety is of absolute importance in the food business world. Whether you tending the fields, packing the produce, selling the product o...

What Is The New Food Allergy That Has Recently Changed The Food Standards Code?

Food allergy is something that people are becoming more aware about. And it seems like there are just more and more items being added to the...

Is Food Health A Priority For Australian Fast Food Chains?

For many consumers, food health has become something that has become more and more important. How many grams of sugar is in this item? What...

Video: Pitfalls of Accounting for Intentional Adulteration in Your Food Safety Plan

A food safety plan is important in any food business. The Food Safety Modernization Act in America now enforces companies to make plans to p...

Round 2: International Food Safety Round Up 2018

It has been a while since our last International Food Safety Round Up… almost four months to be exact! Check out what countries around the...