One minute with Elena Alexa - Ensuring food safety in the face of climate change

Dr. Elena-Alexandra Alexa, a post-doctoral researcher at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, discusses the effect of climate change on food safety. To hear the full story, come along to our 60 Minute Science event on 15th November.
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Did you know that climate change can affect how safe our foods are?
Dr. Diane Purcell Meyerink, a Marie Sklodowska Curie Fellow based at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown discusses seaweeds can provide an alternative source of protein. To hear the full story, come along to our 60 Minute Science event on 15th November. Click here to find out more about the event and register.
Extreme weather events, like heavy rainfall, can affect the soil. These extreme weather events can also impact the chemical and microbiological safety of our foods. Changes in temperatures and humidity can change the types of microorganisms normally present in the soil, potentially impacting plant, animal or human health.
Water scarcity may also impact food safety, as it may mean use of poor quality water in food production that contains food poisoning bacteria.
Teagasc invites you to join us for an unmissable series of virtual and in-person events for Science Week 2022 as part of ‘The Festival of Farming and Food’ November 13-20, 2022.
The festival is an educational, inspiring and fun week, packed full of amazing science activities, experiences, talks and exhibitions, for children and grown-ups alike.
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