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1 September 2006

Collection and analysis of shellfish flesh from Scottish inshore and offshore harvesting areas for chemical contaminants

A further study investigating the levels of benzopyrene (BP), PAHs, lead, cadmium and mercury, chlorobiphenyls and organochlorine pesticides, concluded that the concentrations of these substances in the samples analysed do not raise health concerns in respect to consumption by the general public.

Pilot study on the incidence of algal toxins (ASP, DSP and PSP toxins) in Scottish Brown Crab (Cancer pagurus)

The incidence and uptake of toxins by crabs was assessed through a pilot study which also mapped areas where crabs are sourced.

Biosecurity for housed broilers booklet

Monitoring Programme for Algal Toxins in Shellfish from Scotland

Measurement of Trace Metals in Crustacea and Bivalve Molluscs in Support of the MV Jambo Environmental Monitoring Programme

Following the 2003 grounding of MV Jambo, seafood monitoring was introduced to ensure heavy metal levels remained safe for consumption.

1 September 2004

ASP Risk Assessment Integrin

A risk assessment was conducted in response to rising domoic acid levels in Scottish offshore scallops.

Guidance, Regulation and legislation, Food Hygiene Information Scheme, Food safety, Report

1 September 2004

ASP Risk Assessment

1 September 2004

Risk Assessment of Inshores/fish sites

This study evaluated FSAS’s monitoring of shellfish toxins (DSP, PSP, ASP) in Scotland’s inshore production areas.

Guidance, Regulation and legislation, Food Hygiene Information Scheme, Food safety, Report

Scallops Portion Size Study

Prevalence of Faecal Shedding on Scottish Beef Cattle Farms of Verocytotoxigenic Escherichia Coli Serotypes: O26, O103, O111, O145

A study of the frequency of shedding of key non-O157 verocytotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC) strains (O26, O103, O111, O145) in the faeces of Scottish beef cattle close to sale or slaughter, and to estimate the proportion of farms affected.

Comparison of Human and Cattle E. coli O26 Isolates by Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE)

Continued Monitoring of PAH in Loch Leven

FSS commissioned research to investigate the levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in farmed mussels in Loch Leven.