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Latest Outputs
Here you can explore our research outputs which cover the food chain, food allergies, food marketing, microbiology and food hygiene, food skills and reviews, nutrition and obesity.
Consumer Focused Review of Where our Food Comes From
A review of externally-produced foods – mainly food imported from the European Union as well as third countries – that is sold on the island of Ireland.
Control of Campylobacter in Poultry
Development of a dissemination programme for lessons for farmers on the island of Ireland
The Nutritional Content of Smoothies
Consumer knowledge, attitudes and beliefs around the nutritional content of smoothies.
Development of a Prototype Assay for Azaspiracid Detection in Shellfish
This project developed a rapid screening assay for AZA toxins based on polyclonal antibodies. This was used to develop a rapid test based on a biosensor kit.
Profiling for abuse of anabolic agents in meat production
An inexpensive, accurate approach for detecting anabolic steroid abuse.
Consumer Focused Review of the Milk Supply Chain
How milk is produced, processed, sold and consumed on the island of Ireland.
Investigation of the presence of anti-nutritional and toxic compounds in Health Foods
An investigation into the presence of toxins in blue-green algae and herbal products.
Survey of retail smoked fish with particular reference to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes
This study examined the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat smoked fish purchased from retail outlets across Ireland.
Surveillance of Foodborne Pathogens on the island of Ireland
This research project assessed the foodborne pathogen surveillance systems on the island of Ireland, covering human, food, and animal domains.
