July 15, 2019
Did you know that at least 2 billion people, globally, drink water coming from sources that have fecal contamination? According to the World Health Organization, contaminated water can cause diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, dysentery, typhoid, and polio. It is also the cause of an estimated 485,000 diarrheal deaths each year.
November 6, 2017
Mycotoxins are toxic substances produced by certain molds that contaminate various agricultural commodities pre or post-harvest. According to Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), international trade in agricultural commodities such as wheat, rice, barley, corn, sorghum, soybeans, groundnuts, and oilseeds amounts to hundred million tons each year.
October 17, 2017
Here are some tips on buying fresh shellfish. Fresh oysters, clams, scallops, mussels and cockles should have tightly closed shells or they should close their shells when you tap them.
October 16, 2017
If you’re heading out into the great outdoors, make sure you use safe water to drink, cook and wash with.
October 13, 2017
Pork, beef, and chicken are oftentimes marinated then grilled during summer.
September 26, 2017
Glenwood Technologies offers a broad range of test kits for the screening of banned and restricted veterinary drug residues in a wide variety of food and […]
September 22, 2017
To promote consumer health against illegal use of veterinary drugs in food producing animals, the Department of Agriculture proclaimed Administrative Order No. 14 series of 2006, […]
September 20, 2017
It’s more than the price, the taste or the fancy packaging, especially when you’re allergic to something. Check the labels and list of ingredients of the […]
September 4, 2017
It is a privilege to be a part of the commendable food safety management system of various food companies. Moreso, it is an honor to have […]