The key deliverables are

• New approach to estimate the presence of virulent pathogens up to the time of consumption

• New methods to control the viability and virulence of pathogens throughout the food chain until the time of consumption

• New methods for estimation of host-pathogen interaction based upon functional cell models

• Novel processing technologies to inactivate pathogens

• New probiotic and protective cultures to eliminate pathogens

• Elimination of biofilms based upon hygienic design

• Established strategies and actions for disseminating project deliverables for food SMEs

• New mathematical models covering food at time of consumption

• New cost-efficient management systems

• Improved awareness of food safety for the European consumers, food industries and regulatory agencies

• A distinctive aspect of this Project is to facilitate proactive, more coherent, effective and flexible responses to new/emerging pathogens

• The deliverables will be widely exploited by SMEs to produce safe food and improve the health and well being of the European citizens and the competitiveness of the food industry