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Denmark tops ranking in hand hygiene study

By Joe Whitworth on August 30, 2023

Denmark has topped a list of 10 countries when looking at hand hygiene practices during meal preparation.

The rank of countries regarding proper hand hygiene practices was: Denmark, Greece, Norway, Romania, Hungary, Germany, UK, Portugal…

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Students putting themselves at risk of food poisoning finds survey

By News Desk on January 12, 2023

Many students are not following recommended food safety and hygiene behaviors and are increasing their risk of food poisoning, according to a survey.

More than half are washing raw chicken at least occasionally and a…

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Study finds link between belief in food safety myths and illness

By Joe Whitworth on September 22, 2022

Believing in certain food safety myths may increase the risk of illness, according to a study.

Researchers looked at how misinformed unscientific beliefs and the consequences of lacking science-based food safety knowledge could impact health.…

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Study shows students ‘underestimate’ potential food safety risks

By News Desk on April 7, 2022

Young people have a limited understanding of foodborne microbes and underestimate the risks and consequences of illness, according to a study.

Researchers from the European Union’s project SafeConsume interviewed 156 people aged 11 to 18…
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Study finds differences in domestic food prep practices

By News Desk on April 9, 2021

Researchers have studied the relationship between consumer practices, kitchens, and the risk of cross-contamination with pathogens in Europe.

Participants from 87 households in six European countries were observed and interviewed in 2018 during shopping and…
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Study finds gaps in food safety knowledge of Romanians

By News Desk on November 1, 2020

Half of the Romanian consumers are not aware of hazards such as mycotoxins and some pathogens, according to a study.

Researchers found there are gaps in the knowledge of Romanians with the majority not able…
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