ALS Focus on Food

Research published on a universal selective broth

by Nick Cork | Aug 27, 2020

By Andy Muirhead – Company Microbiologist, ALS Food & Pharmaceutical (UK) One of the fundamental principles in all microbiological techniques is selectivity. It is acknowledged that in any food matrix, the target bacterium (Salmonella, Listeria etc) may not...

Salmonella – new global recalls

by Nick Cork | Aug 27, 2020

By Andy Muirhead – Company Microbiologist, ALS Food & Pharmaceutical (UK) FSA recalls several products containing Brazil nuts due to possible Salmonella contamination Contaminated Brazil nuts have been responsible for several product recalls by the...

Emerging Food Safety issues in Australia and New Zealand

by Nick Cork | May 31, 2020

A recent FSANZ report has highlighted emerging food safety issues. We take a look…

Big increase in European recorded STEC infections

by Nick Cork | May 31, 2020

Recently released surveillance data for Europe shows a marked increase in DTEC infections. We ask why…

Has COVID-19 led to fewer foodborne incidents?

by Nick Cork | May 31, 2020

Has the number of foodborne incidents fallen since the advent of COVID-19 restrictions? We take a critical look…

The Journey Begins

by Nick Cork | Jan 6, 2019

“Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.” — Izaak Walton Thanks for joining the Focus on Food community. We hope that your stay with us proves to be a helpful and empowering one. Please take a moment to check out the site and all the great...