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Consumer Focused Review of the Chicken Food Chain
While levels of Salmonella in chicken and chicken products have fallen in recent years, levels of Campylobacter remain static. Consumers must ensure that chicken is cooked and handled properly to avoid food borne illnesses.
Infectious Intestinal Diseases on the Island of Ireland
It is increasingly recognised that the burden of infectious intestinal diseases (IID) in a population is an important indicator of food safety. This report has examined four bacterial infections that frequently cause IID on the island of Ireland (IOI).
A Meat Speciation Survey of Selected Meat Products at Retail Level
Developing a method for DNA-based techniques to detect and quantify meat species and other meat ingredients in meat products.
Communicating to Consumers About Food Hazards in the Home
This project investigated the key psychological factors which underpin food safety decision-making processes and behaviour.
Food on a Low Income
This research provides an insight into people's experience of food on a low income and it informs both policy and community based programmes such as community food initiatives and awareness campaigns.
Body Weight and Eating Habits in 5-12 Year Old Irish Children
Factors associated with healthy weight and healthy nutritious diets in Irish children age 5-12.
Salt Levels in Ready-to-Eat Soup Purchased in Catering Establishments
A snap shot of the salt content of soup from a range of catering outlets on the island of Ireland.
Hold the Gluten!
A survey to ascertain the ability to purchase a gluten-free meal on request in a restaurant setting.
To develop a validated nutrition evaluation and nutrition information resource for the pre-school setting
Facilitating pre-schools to promote nutrition standards and food safety through the use of a motivational model.
Food Values Pilot Programme Evaluation
Food Values is a short programme showing how to get better nutritional value for money when shopping for food.
