Suchergebnisse

Herrings are the third most commercialized species in the European Union (EUMOFA report, 2017) and common hosts of third stage Anisakisspp. larvae. Different kind of ready to eat (RTE) herring products are available on the market. Although these products undergo technological processes able to kill viable parasites, exposure to dead larvae may cause allergic reactions. Given the scarcity of available data on anisakids in RTE herrings sold on the Italian market, the aim of this study was to assess the occurrence of Anisakisspp. larvae in various kind of such products.

China has experienced frequent food safety incidents that have undermined consumer trust in the food supply chain. To overcome this problem, China requalified the legislative framework and adopted a comprehensive food certification system over the years. Here, we investigated the influences of food traceability and Chinese certifications (QS/SC—food quality safety market access/production system, hazard-free, green, and organic) on Chinese consumer trust of food safety for different types of products: fish, meat, milk, eggs, and rice. Data were collected through face-to-face surveys conducted in rural and urban Chinese areas. With a sample of 757 questionnaires, we ran a logit model. The results show consumers' uncertainty and skepticism of certifications guaranteeing food safety attributes, especially for animal-based products. We found that price is used as a cue of safety by Chinese consumers. Individuals with higher education seem less influenced by certifications and other cues included in the analysis. The findings demonstrate that Chinese policy makers should implement new strategies to enhance consumer food safety trust, and design policies by considering different categories (e.g., vegetables, meat, fish, etc.) of food.