Recent news stories show the potential impact of food safety scares on consumer behavior. As such, effective screening of food pathogens and bacterial contaminations is the key to ensure customer safety and satisfaction. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is a cutting-edge technique used to identify the source and trace the route of bacterial contamination, allowing food manufacturers to find the cause of the problem and ensure it is dealt with properly. It is considered an essential tool in the protection of the integrity of the UK’s food supply chains. In this video seminar, Dr. Ed Haynes describes how WGS can be used in your laboratory to identify, contain and prevent any bacterial contamination.