Norval Strachan

I'm Emeritus Professor of Physics at Aberdeen University with expertise in food safety and risk assessment. Previously CSA to FSS. All views are my own.

[Dr Vikki Halliday 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @Vikkvet]

Big shout out to our front line teams of Official Veterinarians and Meat Hygiene Inspectors for all their great work during the pandemic. #teamFSS #VetPassport #FSS #Teamwork

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

Read our latest blog on our keyworkers helping to feed the nation throughout the COVID-19 pandemic: https://t.co/wPmdxc4ToH #ForSafeFood

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

If you or your loved ones are spending more time indoors, you may not be getting enough vitamin D from sunshine exposure 🌞. We recommend taking a daily vitamin D supplement. More info: https://t.co/UFIOuNPzbS Pass it on! 💊 #EatWellAtHome

[Norval Strachan @NorvalStrachan]

Today is world food safety day. You can read more about what you can do to make sure you and your family don’t get sick in my blog
https://t.co/bKDgI8TF3k.
#WorldFoodSafetyDay

[United Nations @UN]

Unsafe food kills an estimated 420,000 people every year.

On Friday's 1st-ever #WorldFoodSafetyDay, see why food safety is everyone’s business: https://t.co/n05jSEdPcE #GlobalGoals

[Eurosurveillance @Eurosurveillanc]

#Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing #Escherichia coli O157:H7 linked to raw drinking #milk resolved by rapid application of advanced pathogen characterisation methods, #England, August to October 2017 https://t.co/g2wksL0emc #STEC

[Food Standards Agency @foodgov]

We are looking for science experts to join our Scientific Advisory Committees. To find out more and how to apply, click here: https://t.co/VUM1IlyThX

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

You're sweet enough already! 🍭🍬 Did you know the recommended maximum amount of sugar for an adult is 30g? To reduce your added sugar intake swap sugary drinks for water, lower fat milk or sugar free drinks including tea and coffee. https://t.co/meDGLKwSBC #forhealthyeating

[Tim Dallman @TimDallman]

"Global" picture of STEC O157:H7 diversity of 9000 public genomes in about 30 mins using Enterobase. Beautifully shows the distinct strain types circulating in the UK and USA @happy_khan @JemmingsZ

[Food Standards Agency @foodgov]

Exciting opportunity – we’re looking for a new Chair of the Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food to lead the formulation and delivery of independent expert risk assessment advice. Interested? More info and how to apply here: https://t.co/gKXzcKeiO4 #ACMSF

[Lesley Allison @lesley_SERL]

Well done ANNE....presenting on behalf of Health Protection Scotland! Job well done! #VTEC2018 @AnneHol83224188

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

How can geography help FSS achieve its objectives in improving healthy eating and food safety. Read the latest blog from our Chief Scientific Advisor, Professor Norval Strachan to find out more: https://t.co/8wHUskfwMI

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

We're looking forward to welcoming our line-up of global industry experts at our food conference on Wednesday 28 March #FSSConf2018

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

Eatwell Everyday has been designed to show what our Eatwell Guide could look like over the course of a week. For more info on who the healthy balanced diet shown is suitable for, please see “Is the Eatwell Guide for me?” in: https://t.co/ziMYGkLhKp

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

Are you a 'Risky Birder' who doesn't cook their poultry properly? Don't risk feeling unwell or even hospital 'tweetment' - cook chicken & turkey thoroughly to 75°C or above. Are you committing any other #kitchencrimes & tweet us your results. https://t.co/kDRqVYS61t

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

Can science help detect food crime? Read the latest blog from Prof @NorvalStrachan to find out https://t.co/Pejb4bSwQ9

[Norval Strachan @NorvalStrachan]

Presenting campylobacter work from Scotland at #CHRO 2017

[Norval Strachan @NorvalStrachan]

Campylobacter conference looking at different host reservoirs (birds, farm animals etc) showing where campy is present or absent. https://t.co/pks2H6oEOU

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

Have a look at The Eatwell Guide, providing evidence-based advice on the diet as a whole https://t.co/ZCvh95uCmL #forhealthyeating (1/2)

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

Make sure your barbecue goes swimmingly & cook your chicken properly - don't let #PinkChicken spoil your summer! https://t.co/HXzBRqFW8T