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1 March 2014

​Study to investigate the effect of General Anaesthesia on the Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) Bioassay
Report
1 February 2014

​EU harmonised survey of Listeria monocytogenes in a range of ready- to-eat foods

To support listeriosis prevention strategies, this survey identified ready-to-eat (RTE) food sources of Listeria exposure. RTE cheeses, fish, and meat products nearing the end of shelf life were tested for Listeria species, including L. monocytogenes.
Report
1 September 2013

​Microbiological risks from the production and consumption of uneviscerated small game birds compared to eviscerated small game birds: A qualitative risk assessment

This risk assessment evaluated microbiological risks from six key pathogens in uneviscerated and eviscerated small game birds, considering overall risks to UK consumers by species and pathogen.
Report
1 September 2013

​Development and assessment of specific probes for the detection and monitoring of toxin-producing phytoplankton species in Scottish waters

This project aimed to develop molecular-based techniques for the identification and listing of toxin producing phytoplankton species in Scottish waters.
Report
1 February 2013

​Feasibility of introducing methods, in the UK, for reducing shedding of E. coli O157 in cattle

The study aimed to assess the feasibility of implementing existing methods to reduce E. coli O157 shedding in cattle on UK farms.
Report
1 November 2012

Employing Source Attribution and Molecular Epidemiology to measure the impact of interventions on human campylobacteriosis in Scotland 2012

This research was undertaken to assess the sources of campylobacteriosis in Scotland during 2011-2012 by source attribution models
Report
1 October 2012

​Habits and behaviours of high-level consumers of lead-shot wild-game meat in Scotland

FSS commissioned research into the habits of high-level consumers of lead-shot wild game in Scotland to address data gaps and support lead exposure risk assessment and management.
Food safety, Report
1 September 2012

​Review of current practices in the management of L. monocytogenes during smoked fish production in Scotland and N. England

A critical review of literature relating to Listeria monocytogenes contamination of raw and finished fish during the hot and cold smoking processes was undertaken to identify key production and processing practices that could potentially influence L. monocytogenes prevalence.
Report
1 January 2012

​LC-MS profiling of DSP toxins in shellfish samples from the 2006 Scottish DSP monitoring programme
Report
24 November 2011

Employing Source Attribution and Molecular Epidemiology to measure the impact of interventions on human campylobacteriosis in Scotland

This research was undertaken to clarify the sources of campylobacteriosis in Scotland during 2010-2011
Report
1 September 2011

​The second study of infectious intestinal disease in the community (IID2 Study)
Report
1 August 2011

​Private water supplies as a risk factor for Campylobacter infection in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

The study found cases were 2–4 times more likely to use private water supplies, highlighting a potential source of campylobacter infection.