After one of the most significant public health events in U.S. history, pasteurized milk became almost universally adopted. But there are hold-outs, and raw milk and raw milk products are responsible for human illnesses and deaths 161 years after pasteurization became available.
After one of the most significant public health events in U.S. history, pasteurized milk became almost universally adopted. But there are hold-outs, and raw milk and raw milk products are responsible for human illnesses and deaths 161 years after pasteurization became available.
Nearly 200 Listeria infections have been reported in Denmark over a 3-year period with only four of 10 outbreaks solved. Data from the Statens Serum Institut shows 199 cases of
The prevalence of Campylobacter in Swedish chickens has dropped to a record low. Data from Svensk Fågel shows that in 2025, only 3.8 percent of flocks were positive, down
Plus: Results of testing meat for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli
A supplier of ready-to-eat hummus products in South Africa is facing a fine after Listeria was found in its products. The National Consumer Commission (NCC) referred BM Foods Manufacturers to
Food businesses have limited awareness of Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and its guidance, according to a review. The food agency commissioned research institute The Lines Between to study the awareness,
Scientists have shared more details about a severe and unusual E. coli outbreak that killed three people in France. In January 2025, an outbreak of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) in
Domestic food safety practices have hardly changed over a 5-year period, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Findings come from a report on consumers’ self-reported practices in the home
On April 10 the Washington State Department of Health advised the FDA of a recall of certain shellfish because of norovirus-like illnesses associated with consumption of raw oysters. The recall
The number of people confirmed with Salmonella infections after eating at an Ontario restaurant has doubled and at least 44 unconfirmed patients have reported symptoms. As of April 17 there
Plus: Results of testing meat for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli
The prevalence of Campylobacter in Swedish chickens has dropped to a record low. Data from Svensk Fågel shows that in 2025, only 3.8 percent of flocks were positive, down
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