Tag: Environmental Monitoring

Listeria is a harmful bacteria that can be in food. Find out which foods are likely to be contaminated with Listeria and ways you can protect your health and the health of your loved ones. There is an increased risk of listeriosis for vulnerable populations, including young, old, pregnant, and immunosuppressed individuals, often abbreviated as YOPI. The YOPI group should be concerned about listeria risk. Continue reading “What Is the Listeria Risk for the YOPI Group? HACCP Implications”

Environmental Monitoring Program and Hygiene Monitoring are two concepts related to maintaining a safe and healthy environment, often applied in various settings such as food production, healthcare, and industrial facilities. Here’s the difference between the two:

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The food industry is embracing a preventive approach to food safety, wherein environmental monitoring solutions assume a progressively pivotal role in testing and risk reduction. The role of comprehensive food production environmental monitoring and assessment cannot be overstated.  

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Picture this: a bustling food market, a restaurant packed with hungry diners, or a popular grocery store filled with fresh produce. It’s all lovely until… disaster strikes. A foodborne outbreak wreaks havoc, affecting individuals and the entire food industry, businesses, and society. What’s even more alarming is the economic impact these outbreaks can have, so what are the costs associated with a foodborne illness outbreak?

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At NEMIS, we are passionate about revolutionising food safety, and our latest initiative has brought us closer to that goal. With this in mind, we introduced a game-changing rapid test for Escherichia coli (E. coli) and embarked on an exciting journey of discovery. As part of this campaign, we designed an extensive environmental swab testing program among our esteemed customers, eager to uncover the hidden truths within the food production environment.

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In many countries, E. coli is not as common as Salmonella in causing foodborne illness and outbreaks, primarily due to inadequate surveillance measures. Like Salmonella, E. coli is commonly found in animals’ guts and places where animals are slaughtered, in soil and water, through which they can produce food. While Salmonella and E. coli share some similarities, there are also significant differences between the sources of these bacteria. Salmonella is more commonly associated with poultry and eggs, while E. coli is more often associated with ground beef. Additionally, E. coli is more likely to be spread through contact with infected individuals or animals, while Salmonella is more commonly spread through contaminated food and drinking water. E. coli is generally less severe than pathogens such as Listeria or Salmonella. However, some strains can cause severe illness or death, particularly in children. We explain some of the key E. coli and Salmonella differences and how to mitigate their risks.

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