Foodborne viruses – programme and documents
Find here information about the foodborne virus programme and associated research projects.
Foodborne virus science programme
The foodborne virus science programme is intended to develop methods to better identify reservoirs and sources of viruses, and identify and implement effective control measures.
Research projects
Here are all the research projects associated with the foodborne virus programme. You can also find these and other documents by searching directly in the food safety Industry eLibrary.
An Outbreak Of Hepatitis A Associated With Consumption Of Raw Blueberries. (157 KB PDF)
Publication type: Scientific researchReport of an outbreak investigation of hepatitis A in blueberries caused by poor worker hygiene.
Diagnostic and public health management practices of foodborne bacterial diseases
Publication type: Multi-part documentsDescribes individual lab practices in diagnosing gastrointestinal bacteria, individual PHU practices in response to notifications, and evaluates the influences
Enteric Viruses (19 KB PDF)
Publication type: Information pamphletsDescribes the enteric viruses, the illness they cause and means for their control.
Hepatitis A Virus (26 KB PDF)
Publication type: Information pamphletsDescribes the viral pathogen hepatitis A, the illness it causes and means to control it.
Human Norovirus (44 KB PDF)
Publication type: Information pamphletsDescribes the viral pathogen Norovirus, the illness it causes and means to control it.
Ministry Of Agriculture And Forestry Project FMA 128 Levels Of Escherichia Coli O157 In Lettuces and Salmonella in Apples (1 MB PDF)
Publication type: Scientific researchReport on a microbiological survey of pathogens on fresh produce of export importance (lettuces and apples).
Risk Profile: Norovirus In Mollusca (Raw) (357 KB PDF)
Publication type: Scientific researchNorovirus in mollusca eaten raw is a significant food safety risk.
Risk Profile: Shiga-Toxin Producing Escherichia Coli In Raw Milk (956 KB PDF)
Publication type: Scientific researchShiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in raw milk can be a significant human health risk, and needs heat treatment or alternative measures to control.
