Sep 22nd, 2016
2 mins
Foodborne viruses: Campden BRI seminar
Foodborne viruses present a continuing challenge to the safety of fresh produce, ready–to–eat foods and pork products. This Campden BRI seminar, which takes place on 24th November (see www.campdenbri.co.uk/foodborne-viruses-seminar.php), will focus on current information and the challenges posed by the main foodborne viruses, namely norovirus, hepatitis A and hepatitis E.
The seminar will provide up–to–date knowledge and opportunities for discussion and networking with experts in the area, and will cover:
- Current priorities for foodborne virus research
- Updates on NoVAS (Norovirus Attribution Study) FSA funded project
- Challenges in methods for detection of viruses in foods
- Control measures related to industry settings
- Latest information on norovirus culturing
- Risks posed by hepatitis E in the pork supply chain
- Update on recent outbreaks
For further information on the seminar – please contact Daphne Llewellyn-Davies on +44(0)1386 842040 daphne.davies@campdenbri.co.uk
