What are the impacts of foodborne pathogens and how can we reduce them?
Background
At the heart of our role is the need to ensure food is safe and what it says it is, and in doing so protect consumers from risks within the food system and ensure high food standards. Core to this is a risk analysis process which relies on independent, science-led risk assessment and socio-economic analytical evidence, to support effective risk management decisions. To assure food safety and standards, we must also recognise that the UK is part of an international food supply chain, where we only produce around 50% of all the food we eat in the UK. Our exit from the EU and push for wider international trade has further highlighted how we need to understand the role of trade and international differences in production systems and food standards.
Next steps
Please contact the FSA Science Strategy, Research and Capability Unit at ari@food.gov.uk
Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Related UKRI funded projects
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BBSRC Institute Strategic Programme: Microbes and Food Safety Partner Grant
The Microbes and Food Safety (MFS) ISP will provide an understanding of how microbial threats, such as pathogens and spoilage-causing bacteria, evolve and interact to affect food safety and develop strategies to reduce t...
Funded by: BBSRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project specifically addresses the impacts of foodborne pathogens and strategies to reduce them, aligning with the question.
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BBSRC Institute Strategic Programme: Microbes and Food Safety Partner Grant
The Microbes and Food Safety (MFS) ISP will provide an understanding of how microbial threats, such as pathogens and spoilage-causing bacteria, evolve and interact to affect food safety and develop strategies to reduce t...
Funded by: BBSRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on microbial threats, including pathogens and spoilage-causing bacteria, and aims to reduce their impact on health and the economy, directly related to the question.
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Development of rapid testing technology to increase food security
During the COVID-19 pandemic shortage of labour to harvest and process crops led to a decrease in food supply when demand was increased for fresh produce as consumers increased their intake of fresh fruits and vegetables...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on developing rapid testing technology to increase food security and reduce the impacts of foodborne pathogens, aligning with the question's objectives.