Virus

Coronavirus: ‘Dramatic decline’ in taste for Chinese and Italian cuisines

13-Mar-2020 By Flora Southey

Google Trends data has revealed interest in cuisines from China and Italy – the two hardest hit countries of the COV-19 outbreak – has plummeted.

H5N8 risk for humans is ‘very low’ – ECDC

22-Nov-2016 By Joseph James Whitworth

Avian flu virus poses a ‘very low’ risk to humans but given its evolving nature there is the potential of infection, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).

Research round-up: Food-grade coatings and TDLAS

28-Mar-2016 By Joseph James Whitworth

We often don’t take into account the work behind something or take it for granted when it is there and it works. Why does it work and how – there is a good chance it is due to research. FQN takes a look at some recent examples.

FSA names ACMSF appointments

23-Jun-2015 By Joseph James Whitworth

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed appointments to the Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food (ACMSF).

H5N8 outbreak in Hungarian ducks

27-Feb-2015 By Georgi Gyton

A further outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza strain H5N8 has been discovered in fattening ducks, in Hungary.

EU traceback system for imported berries needs improving

02-May-2014 By Joseph James Whitworth

Traceback systems for berries into Europe need to be improved, according to the authors of a report in Eurosurveillance.

Schmallenberg Virus detected in Finland

16-Jan-2013 By Carina Perkins

The Schmallenberg Virus has been discovered in lambs in Finland for the first time.

Screening chip could speed up pathogen detection in animals

01-Apr-2008 By Linda Rano

A new screening chip designed to detect diseases in poultry and
livestock could help limit supply problems and economic loss, which
have been a considerable headache for meat processors in recent
cases of disease outbreak.

Bird flu hits Germany and Czech Republic

28-Jun-2007 By Ahmed ElAmin

The deadly form of bird flu is spreading again in Europe, with
Germany and the Czech Republic both reporting outbreaks of H5N1.

Hungarian virus link undermines food safety

14-Feb-2007 By Neil Merrett

The effectiveness of Hungarian food safety measures could face
renewed criticism after food safety officials yesterday confirmed a
link between outbreaks of avian influenza in both countries
domestic turkey flocks.