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1 January 2016

​Fish Authenticity Report

The fish authenticity survey was commissioned to assess the potential for fraudulent labelling of fish products supplied to Public Sector organisations in Scotland.
Report
1 November 2015

​Benchmark Standards for a World Recognised Food Surveillance System
Strategy documents, Report
5 October 2015

Review of the currently available field methods for detection of marine biotoxins in shellfish flesh

Funded by FSS and FSA, this project reviewed rapid field tests for detecting marine biotoxins in shellfish.
Report
1 October 2015

​Elderly Food Hygiene Report - May 2014

An increase in food borne illness in people over 60 years prompted a study to investigate food hygiene knowledge and practices in this age group.
Report
1 December 2014

​UK-wide microbiological survey of pre-packed ready-to-eat sliced meats at retail sale in small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs)

This survey assessed the prevalence of campylobacter, salmonella, and STEC in retail beef mince, along with two hygiene indicators: aerobic colony count and generic E. coli.
Report
1 November 2014

​Critical review of the current evidence for the use indicator shellfish species for purposes of biotoxin and chemical monitoring in shellfish production areas

This project reviewed the feasibility of using shellfish indicator species for biotoxin and chemical monitoring in Scotland.
Report
1 November 2014

​A microbiological survey of campylobacter contamination

This UK survey measured Campylobacter levels in fresh whole retail chickens and packaging to assess compliance with industry contamination targets.
Report
1 May 2014

​Whole genome molecular epidemiology of E.coli O157 isolates from humans, food and the environment

The report aimed to explore how whole genome sequencing (WGS) could enhance understanding of the diversity and transmission of E. coli O157 strains in Scotland.
Report
1 May 2014

​Review of food hygiene regulatory regimes in the Scottish wild game sector

This review examined how food hygiene regulations are implemented and enforced in Scotland’s wild game sector, focusing on supply chains and stakeholder interviews.
Report
1 May 2014

​A survey of parasitic nematodes in maricultured finfish in Scotland - except salmon

This report extended the investigation to other maricultured species such as Atlantic halibut, rainbow trout, and sea trout. It assessed farming practices and the risk of anisakid infection
Report
1 May 2014

​Review of the risk management practices employed throughout the fish processing chain in relation to controlling histamine formation in at-risk fish species in Scotland

A comprehensive review of the current risk management practices for controlling histamine in at-risk fish species throughout the Scottish fish processing chain was carried out.
Report
1 March 2014

​Study to investigate the effect of General Anaesthesia on the Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) Bioassay