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	Reports & publications overview

	safefood commissions, publishes, supports and distributes research and information as part of its committment to the promotion of food safety knowledge and understanding the development of information platforms for both professionals working within food safety and the food industry This section contains reports and publications which can be downloaded fromthis site. It also contains a site wide search for your convenience.

Safefood Annual Report 2006

Annual Report and Accounts 2006

The Ecomonic Impact of Gastroenteritis on the island of Ireland

A new safefood study – The Economic Impact of Gastroenteritis on the Island of Ireland has revealed the total burden of gastroenteritis on the economy for the island of Ireland is estimated at over €135 million per annum.

Annual Report 2005

Annual Report 2005 with financial accounts

A consumer focused review of the fruit and vegetable food chain

safefood issued the findings of its review of the fruit and vegetable¹ food chain across the island of Ireland. The review found that despite consumers being well informed of the health benefits of a diet rich in fruit and vegetables, consumption of fruit and vegetables among consumers remains low.

A Review of the Fish Food Chain

Worries about the freshness of fish and the risk of food poisoning are cited as the key reasons for low consumption of fish on the island of Ireland. But in fact there are very good reasons for consumers to eat more of this nutritious food, according to safefood’s new report.

Picnic Perfection

Far too often when we pack the picnic basket we leave behind the good habits that keep us safe from food poisoning at home. Here are a few simple tips to help you avoid potential perils of picnics.

The ABC of BBQ

Too often the good habits we follow in the kitchen go up in smoke when the barbecue is lit. So avoid trouble this summer by remembering these golden rules.

Hearty Wholegrain Goodness

With all the choice available these days it can be easy to forget just how good regular foods can be. Take wholegrain breads for example. They contain carbohydrates, fibre, iron and B vitamins. So while they may look a bit rough and ready, they’re real ‘superfoods’ that can keep you going for longer and take care of your digestive system.

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Fruit and Veg - Extraordinarily Super Food

You’ve probably noticed that people are getting more and more into their health these days: going to the gym, buying fancy ‘functional foods’ packed with extra vitamins, calcium, and so on. That’s all great, but what people may not realise is that some of the most ordinary foods are actually quite extraordinary. Genuine ‘superfoods’, in fact.

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The Lowdown on Lean Meat

While it’s handy to pick up some chicken nuggets or sausages to pop under the grill, these meats often contain more fat and salt than the fresh cuts. Lean meat on the other hand can be just as easy, as well as a bit of a hero round the kitchen. Apart from being lower in fat and salt, it’s also high in vitamins and minerals, especially iron. A regular ‘superfood’, you could say.

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Safe Hands

It may sound simple enough, but one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself and others from food poisoning is to wash your hands thoroughly

Annual Report 2004

Annual Report 2004 with Financial Accounts

Consumer Focused Review of the Chicken Food Chain

A new review of the chicken food chain on the island of Ireland reveals a highly regulated industry, adhering to rigorous international standards. However, consumers still need to ensure that chicken is cooked and handled properly to avoid foodborne illnesses.

FoodMicro Database Report

The FoodMicro Database is a harmonised system for collating data arising from food and environmental testing for foodborne pathogens performed by the food industry and analysed by independent laboratories. The Database contains information on over 300,000 microbiological tests undertaken by the ROI food industry during 2002 and 2003.

What you need to know about Campylobacter

Campylobacter is a bacterium found in the intestines of many types of animals and is the most common bacterial cause of diarrhoeal illness.

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What you need to know about E.coli

Many E.coli are harmless and they occur naturally in the gut of animals and humans. One of these, E.coli O157, which is a harmless germ in cattle can cause a serious disease in humans.

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What you need to know about Salmonella

Salmonella is a bacterium commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals. It can also be found on raw meats, poultry, eggs and in unpasteurised milk. Salmonella food poisoning (Salmonellosis) is an illness that can occur if live Salmonella bacteria enter the body. The bacteria can attach to the cells lining the intestines where they produce toxins and attack the intestinal cells.

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safetrack 4 - Consumer Tracking Research

safetrak is safefood's consumer tracking research which works in tandem with safefood's communications programme. Using this research, the organisation is provided with useful feedback regarding consumers' attitudes and behaviour towards food safety, hygiene and nutrition. This latest wave, safetrak 4, was conducted in January 2005.

Annual Report 2003

Annual Report 2003 with Financial Accounts

Annual Report 1999 - 2000

safefood Annual Report 1999 - 2000

What you need to know about Diabetes

Diabetes is a disorder of the hormone. Insulin controls blood sugar levels and the symptoms associated with diabetes include, excessive thirst, frequent trips to the bathroom and a loss in weight.

Food Irradiation, what does it mean?

Food irradiation is the process of exposing food to a controlled amount of energy. Irradiation can prolong the shelflife of food products and can also reduce health hazards associated with certain products.

A children's Advertising Code: Response to the BCI Consultation Phase 2

Advertising affects our diet and health. Recent research indicates that the diet advertised to Children contrasts strongly with the recommended diet.

Issuing Temperature Guidance to Consumers on the cooking & storage of food

Temperature Control is critical to ensuring food safety for all consumers, currently there is much advice and guidance to consumers on this matter. In order to harmonise the advice, this report presents general guidance for agencies and professionals providing food safety advice to consumers

Educating for health, shaping our future

To understand the role of schools in teaching food safety and nutrition, safefood carried out a review of the cirriculum, food safety and nutrition education initiatives, and food policies and practices in schools.

Four easy steps to food safety

A simple and sensible approach to food poisoning