Imported food and foodborne illness are among the top concerns for consumers, according to a survey in Australia.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) commissioned the University of Adelaide to get insight into consumers’ responses
Continue Reading Foodborne illness and food imports among top concerns for Australians
Cyclospora, Toxoplasma, and Cryptosporidium have been detected in berries sold in Norway.
Researchers said findings show the need for a system to ensure the parasitological safety of fresh berries.
Blueberries, strawberries and raspberries were tested
Continue Reading Study reveals parasites in berries; scientists say new protection system needed
Spanish officials have said steps taken in response to more than a dozen Salmonella infections were “sufficient and proportionate” to protect public health.
Two outbreaks affected 14 people at two elderly care homes in Madrid
Continue Reading Spanish agency defends actions in Salmonella outbreak investigation
The number of foodborne infections in the Netherlands in 2020 fell sharply compared with previous years likely because of measures taken against coronavirus, researchers say.
Closures of cafes and restaurants, the decrease in social events
Continue Reading COVID-19 measures a factor in Dutch foodborne illness decline
Norovirus was the cause of more than 120 illnesses in late December 2021 in Slovenia, according to findings of an investigation.
The National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ), the Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector
Continue Reading Norovirus sickens more than 120 in Slovenia; contaminated packaging suspected
Slovakia recorded a decrease in some human diseases caused by viruses, bacteria and parasites that are transmitted from animals or through food and water in 2020.
In total, 17,067 cases were reported compared to 26,999
Continue Reading Foodborne outbreaks and illnesses drop for Slovakia in 2020
A rare type of Salmonella has infected 16 people in Norway with the majority needing hospital treatment.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (Folkehelseinstituttet) reported that the Salmonella Blockley outbreak had affected people living in
Continue Reading Salmonella sickens 16 in Norway; source unknown
Italy and France have reported updated statistics on a potentially fatal complication of E. coli infection.
The complication, hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a type of kidney failure that can result in lifelong, serious health
Continue Reading HUS reports down in Italy but stable in France; some linked to raw milk
Efforts to quantify the level of risk posed by food sold online are at an early stage, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the United Kingdom.
In a paper presented at the latest
Continue Reading FSA looking into risks from online food sales
Bakery products were linked to the most illnesses in 2020, according to an analysis of food poisonings reported to the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket).
Food categories behind illnesses included bakery items with 210 cases, chicken
Continue Reading Swedish agency sees decline in reports of foodborne illness, possibly because of pandemic
