Meat

Listeria is a hot topic these days – not only in Germany. The risk posed by these pathogenic bacteria is often underestimated.

Certain feed additives can increase weight gain during fattening. One of these controversial substances is zilpaterol.

Deceptive labelling, prohibited additives or the substitution of expensive ingredients with cheaper components: During a global raid against food fraud, Interpol seized counterfeit goods worth [...]

The use of the antibiotic colistin in poultry farming is not unusual – but it poses risks. Now, several countries have banned it.

It’s a report that causes concern: a recent investigation found that every second chicken sold in Germany is contaminated with diarrhoea-causing Campylobacter. Here’s what you should know about [...]

In the USA, Thanksgiving will be celebrated this Thursday. On this occasion, we have collected some useful tips to make your Thanksgiving dinner a success.

The use of the broad-spectrum antibiotic Chloramphenicol (CAP) is totally banned world-wide since many years. As an alternative substance, Florfenicol is widely used, mainly in veterinary [...]

Pathogenic microorganisms such as Salmonella and Listeria are serious food safety risks and found in various raw materials and foodstuff. Our infographic shows the most common pathogens found in [...]

Verotoxin-producing EHEC bacteria are a common cause of food-borne infections. Here’s what food producers should know about the risk associated with the pathogen and the methods of detection.

Doping was again a big topic during the Olympic Games. One of the prohibited substances is Clenbuterol – a drug also used for fattening livestock due to its anabolic effect. Drug residues remain [...]