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1 September 2007

​Prevalence and concentration of Escherichia coli serotype O157 and other VTEC in sheep presented for slaughter in Scotland

A study examining the prevalence and concentration of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and other verocytotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC) in sheep presented for slaughter in Scotland.
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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.
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1 April 2006

​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.
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1 March 2005

​Monitoring Programme for Algal Toxins in Shellfish from Scotland
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1 October 2004

​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.
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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.
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1 September 2004

​ASP Risk Assessment Integrin

A risk assessment was conducted in response to rising domoic acid levels in Scottish offshore scallops.
Report
1 June 2004

​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.
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1 May 2004

​Comparison of Human and Cattle E. coli O26 Isolates by Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE)
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1 March 2004

​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.
Report
1 April 2003

​Quantifying the seasonality of E. coli O157 shedding (concentration and prevalence) in cattle and estimating its effect on the number of cases of food poisoning

A quantitative study of the seasonal variation in the prevalence and concentration of E. coli O157 shedding in cattle and an assessment of its impact on human foodborne illness.
Report
1 January 2003

​Measurement of Chemical Contaminants in Shellfish from Scottish Waters

A study to monitor chemical contaminants in three shellfish species- mussels, scallops and oysters- from sites around Scotland was carried out.