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Safefood undertakes a wide ranging programme of research and knowledge gathering in order to address gaps in scientific knowledge related to food safety, food hygiene, nutrition and healthy eating. This research is used to build the evidence base for developing communications that are supported by science that is clear, authoritative, relevant and independent.

Family Eating Out Events Outside of the Home

The aim of this research was to investigate the range of food available for children while eating outside the home, and to identify barriers to and opportunities for the provision of healthier food options in this environment.

Publication date: 5 November 2013

Microbiology of Hand Contact Surfaces in the Retail Environment

This study evaluated the microbiological cleanliness of food and hand contact surfaces in 10 supermarkets in the Republic of Ireland.

Publication date: 10 October 2013

Dining Out: The Challenge for Those With a Food Allergy or Food Intolerance

The survey results highlighted both legal and economic imperatives for caterers to ensure proper control of food allergens on their premises.

Publication date: 17 September 2013

Telephone Survey of Infectious Intestinal Disease in the Republic of Ireland

This project investigated the self-reported incidence of infectious intestinal disease (IID) in the Republic of Ireland (ROI).

Publication date: 5 May 2013



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