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1 August 2011

​A Survey of Anisakid Nematodes in Salmon

This follow-up study compared wild and farmed salmon to assess whether farmed salmon, fed controlled diets, were free from anisakid infections
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1 April 2011

​Factors associated with geographic and temporal variation in campylobacteriosis in humans

This study found that there are real differences in the geographic distribution of Campylobacter infections within Scotland caused by differences in exposure to infection.
Report
1 October 2010

​SARF 013 - Risk factors in shellfish harvesting areas
Report
1 October 2010

Investigation into the levels of environmental contaminants in Scottish marine and freshwater fin-fish and shellfish

We have funded research to monitor the presence and levels of contaminants and biotoxins that may accumulate in shellfish and marine environments.
Report
1 September 2010

​Citizens’ Forums - Campylobacter

This study was carried out to explore the impact of increased consumer awareness in mitigating the risk of Campylobacter infection.
Report
1 September 2010

​Evaluation of the progress made by Scottish SMEs with the voluntary withdrawal of the ‘Southampton Six’ Colours from food products

FSS commissioned research to assess progress by Scottish SMEs in voluntarily removing food additives linked to hyperactivity in children.
Report
1 July 2010

​A Survey of Anisakis and Pseudoterranova in Scottish fisheries and the efficacy of current detection methods

This project was concerned with surveying the prevalence and intensity of infection of these nematodes in targeted Scottish white fish populations and investigating the efficacy of current processing and detection methods.
Report
1 March 2010

​Environmental contaminants in fish from unmanaged inland UK waterways

This study examines the changing habits of anglers and consumers with regards to freshwater fish species.
Report
1 February 2010

​Nematodes in Scottish wild fish

Building on earlier findings, this study focused specifically on wild Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), aiming to determine the species of anisakid nematodes present and their prevalence in salmon muscle tissue
Report
1 February 2010

​The impact of washing the edible parts (adductor and gonad) on paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) toxin concentrations in the King scallop Pecten maximus
Report
1 February 2010

​Distribution of DSP toxins in King Scallops (Pectin maximus) and the effects of current shucking practises on toxin concentrations in edible tissues
Report
1 January 2010

​Food and You Wave 1