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Sarah Gabriël Ghent University
Inge Van der Linden Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Kaatje BOLLAERTS Hasselt University
Winy Messens Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Lieven De Zutter Ghent University
Tina Van den Meersche Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Jose CORTINAS ABRAHANTES Hasselt University
Luc Duchateau Ghent University
Food Safety Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Here we study the microbiological and chemical safety of food products along the entire production chain. We test analytical methods for detecting zoonotic pathogens, spoilage organisms and veterinary drug residues, and research control and remedial measures. We also study cleaning and disinfection, antibiotic resistance, virulence and/or persistence of pathogens and spoilage organisms, migration from packaging, and mycotoxins.