Prior to reporting for Food Safety News, Whitworth worked for William Reed as editor of Food Quality News before becoming food safety editor for Food Navigator. He was named in the Top 40 Food Safety Professionals Under 40 in 2023.
A type of Salmonella was likely introduced into South Korea from the United Kingdom, according to researchers.
Scientists analyzed whole genome sequences of Salmonella Enteritidis isolates in South Korea that
Two major E. coli outbreaks, the verdict in the Australian mushroom case, and movement on the South African Listeria class action dominated world headlines in 2025.
Italian produce continued to
More than 800 outbreaks were notified in Spain in 2024 with 250 because of Salmonella, according to a recently released report.
In Spain, outbreaks must be reported to the National
The Portuguese Economic and Food Safety Authority (ASAE) conducted several inspections covering animal origin products to verify compliance with legal requirements regarding traceability, freezing procedures and packaging in meat product cutting rooms around Faro.
Listeria infections fell but Salmonella cases climbed in South Africa in 2024, according to recently released statistics.
Data comes from the Germs-SA annual review, which is compiled by the National
Consumers are being warned about the risks of buying spices abroad after a case of lead poisoning in England.
The alert comes after a Northolt resident fell ill with high
