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.
Researchers have detailed the first E. coli O103 outbreak in England traced to raw milk cheese.
In June 2022, routine microbiological surveillance at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) identified
People often underestimate the importance of kitchen hygiene in preventing foodborne illness, according to a German agency.
Every year, more than 100,000 illnesses are reported in Germany that may
Beetroot salad contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus was the likely source of illness onboard two flights from Nepal.
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health in Hong
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is to develop guidance for sellers of food on social media after a survey found buying products in this way was more common than predicted.
Research
Norway has reported its largest foodborne outbreak in almost 50 years with 230 people sick.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) said 105 people are infected with Salmonella Newport
More details have been shared about the process of developing models to improve knowledge about the risks associated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Experts have suggested reasons why a reduction of Campylobacter in chicken meat has not led to a decrease in infections in the United Kingdom.
Ideas include the selected meat contamination
Investigations into E. coli outbreaks often fail to find the outbreak strain in food or environmental samples, according to a review.
Scientists used Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) as a
European auditors have identified a potential conflict of interest risk related to the monitoring of bivalve mollusks in New Zealand.
The audit by DG Sante took place remotely and onsite
Health officials have issued a warning after two people fell sick with Listeriosis following consumption of soft cheese from Austria.
The Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) said
A new law covering food safety in Singapore was passed in Parliament this past week.
The Food Safety and Security Bill consolidates food-related laws that were enacted at different points
Research in Ireland has uncovered a lack of awareness and understanding around food safety culture.
The project investigated food safety culture in small businesses on the island of Ireland. These
