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Listeria hits record high in Norway
The number of Listeria infections reached a new high in 2025 in Norway but Salmonella cases fell sharply. An annual report from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) shows
Dutch meat firm on NVWA radar files for bankruptcy
The management of a company which recently filed for bankruptcy has said the move was a “direct consequence of drastic measures” taken by the Dutch food agency. Officials from Esro
Imported foods pose more pesticide problems
Multiple residues were reported in more than 22,000 samples.
Australia puts focus on reducing Campylobacter infections
Australia is to create an action plan to tackle the top cause of bacterial foodborne illness in the country. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is inviting stakeholders to register
Arrest made in baby food rat poison case
Police in Austria have arrested a man after the discovery of rat poison in baby food. The 39-year-old man was arrested a few days ago and is being questioned in
WHO estimates costs and benefits of foodborne disease surveillance investment
Improving foodborne disease surveillance could avoid millions of illnesses while generating major economic benefits, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). A WHO analysis calculated the average return on investment
Fine for restaurant linked to Salmonella outbreak
A company in England has been fined for food safety failings behind a Salmonella outbreak in 2024. Bracknell Tangs Management, the operator of Tangs Oriental Buffet Restaurant in Bracknell, pleaded
FDA warns three importers for failing to verify safety of imported foods
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or
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Norovirus sickens hundreds in Sweden
Officials in a Swedish region have received more than 300 reports of suspected food poisoning after eating at local restaurants. Authorities in Lerum said the outbreak can be traced to
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Dutch meat firm on NVWA radar files for bankruptcy
The management of a company which recently filed for bankruptcy has said the move was a “direct consequence of drastic measures” taken by the Dutch food agency. Officials from Esro
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Listeria hits record high in Norway
The number of Listeria infections reached a new high in 2025 in Norway but Salmonella cases fell sharply. An annual report from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) shows
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