microbes
Good hygiene practices: the basics
Microbes come from many different origins (including food itself) and can become dangerous when permitted to multiply. Even if microbes are present in raw foods and some food products, good hygienic ...
Containing Microbiological Cross-Contamination
Cross-contamination is the transfer of pathogenic (disease-causing) microbes from contaminated foods (usually raw) to other foods, either directly or indirectly. It is a major cause of food poisoning, ...
Proper Food Storage in the Refrigerator
Refrigerator storage is an important way of keeping food safe. The cool temperature helps to keep the food fresh and slow the growth of most harmful microbes. At the same time, it does not change the ...
It's A Tiny World
We all know that microbes are involved in food spoilage and food poisoning. What is less known is that besides these harmful bacteria (pathogens) there are also beneficial micro-organisms essential to ...
Foodborne illness: its origins and how to avoid it
Safety is a priority at every stage of the food chain from farm to fork, and the foods available to European consumers are usually perfectly safe to eat. However, they may occasionally become ...
Lights, camera, action! Europe?s teens get active in the healthy lifestyle debate
Brussels, 28 September 2009 ? from the 6 million students in over 30,000 secondary schools across 16 European countries, 38 finalists congregated last week in Rome to find out the winners of the 2009 ...
Overcoming the barriers to physical activity
In June 2009, the Conference of the International Society of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity took place in Cascais, Portugal. The conference gathered experts from around the globe to ...
High intake of dairy products may decrease the risk of hypertension in the elderly
A high consumption of dairy products, in particular milk products and low-fat dairy products, could play a role in the prevention of high blood pressure in a general older population, concludes a ...
The Basics - Nutrition
Today the average consumer in the street is concerned about the food he/she eats but often has little knowledge of nutrition beyond the day's headlines. Here we will introduce the key parameters of ...
International Expert Meeting on Health Significance of Fat Quality of the Diet
An international expert meeting, focusing on the "Health significance of fat quality of the diet", took place in Barcelona on 1st and 2nd February 2009. This podcast gathers the feedback of three key ...
