The influence of temperature, disinfection and water softening of drinking water on the multiplication of Legionella pneumophila

Volume 12 | number 1, December 2018

Authors:  Karmen GODIČ TORKAR, Martina ODER* Corresponding author: Martina ODER Type of paper:  Original scientific articleIssue: Volume 12 | number 1 – 2018 Abstract:  The influence of temperature, disinfectant and water softener for drinking water preparation on the bacterial growth of Legionella pneumophila was examined. The optimal temperature for bacterial growth was 36 °C. At the incubation temperature…

A Matter of trust: A quantitative study to explore allergen awareness and compliance in takeaway food businesses in the Borough of Knowsley

Volume 12 | number 1, December 2018

Authors: Sarah FOX, Graeme MITCHELL, Michael PASCUCILLA Corresponding author: Graeme Mitchell Type of paper:  Original scientific articleIssue: Volume 12 | number 1 – 2018 Abstract: With the number of people suffering from food allergies increasing globally and food allergies accounting for more hospital admissions than food borne diseases, food allergens pose a significant public health threat. In december…

Health safety of water for human consumption in the city of Čabar in the period of 2012-2016

Volume 12 | number 1, December 2018

Authors:  Ina KELAVA, Ivana ŠUTIĆ, Valentino PAVIŠIĆ, Nataša SALAĆ, Aleksandar BULOG Corresponding author:  Aleksandar BULOG  Type of paper:  Original scientific articleIssue: Volume 12 | number 1 – 2018 Abstract:  With the number of people suffering from food allergies increasing globally and food allergies accounting for more hospital admissions than food borne diseases, food allergens pose a significant…

The organochlorine pesticides in food samples

Volume 12 | number 1, December 2018

Authors:  Monika MARIĆ, Marina VUČENOVIĆ, Ingrid ŠUTIĆ, Aleksandar BULOG  Corresponding author: Aleksandar BULOG  Type of paper:  Original scientific articleIssue: Volume 12 | number 1 – 2018 Abstract:  Nowadays the concept of food is changed, because food is no longer considered as a source of energy alone, but must provide a sense of pleasure and satisfaction with eating…

Trend analysis of “garbage codes” as the underlying cause of cancer death: Joinpoint Analysis

Volume 12 | number 1, December 2018

Authors:  Svetlana STEVIĆ, Nataša RANČIĆ, Mirko ILIĆ Corresponding author: Nataša RANČIĆ Type of paper:  Original scientific articleIssue: Volume 12 | number 1 – 2018 Abstract:  Introduction: The quality of cause-of-death data is commonly assessed by determining the percentage of unspecified, ill-defined or “garbage” causes of death. The objective of the paper was to determine percentage of the “garbage…