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Cronobacter and Other Disasters – Part III
The last two blogs on the cronobacter and listeria incidents showed how competent authorities failed to take timely action and lives were lost. In this post we are looking at two examples of competent authorities that are transparent, proactive and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
Can Artificial Intelligence Make Food Safer?
Artificial intelligence is used in many areas to improve processes. Is there a role for artificial intelligence in food safety?
Cronobacter and other Disasters – Part II
Before the cronobacter case in the US with infant formula, there was the so-called "Wilke case" in Germany. Wilke, a sausage manufacturer - apparently knowingly - sold products that were contaminated with listeria and caused the death of at least three people. Authorities were not inspecting the plant or not taking measures. There are striking similarities with the cronobacter case in the US in regard to the competent authorities' shortcomings.
Cronobacter and other Disasters – Part I
Contamination of infant formula with cronobacter caused the death of several infants in the US. Inspectors and competent authorities acted hesitantly. Could the deaths have been prevented? What went wrong? What can be done better?
Consumer prices falling – no need to worry about food fraud anymore?
When prices rise the risk of food fraud is rising, too. Last month, the prices for food dropped compared to the previous month. Time to relax? Or rather not?
Should we be concerned about Artificial Intelligence?
Artificial intelligence developments require rigorous testing to ensure high accuracy for a given context and to prevent undesirable consequences.
Too High, Too Low: Why Food Allergen Threshold Matter
While having a single threshold for precautionary food allergen labelling (PAL) seems attractive at first sight, the analytical challenges and the labelling need to consider food matrices and consumers’ literacy levels.
Bert Popping on Food Fraud Challenges During Geopolitical Crises
During the GFoRSS webinar, Bert Popping discussed how geopolitical crises (e.g. Ukraine conflict) make the food supply vulnerable to fraud activities.
The Effects of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine on the Aquaculture Industry
The aquaculture industry in Europe is facing cost, supply and workforce challenges. The European Maritime and Fisheries Fund will help compensate the rapidly increasing energy cost. However, this is only a small and temporary fix. New solutions need to be found. Upskilling and reskilling solutions can help mitigate the issue.
