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.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has stood firm amid criticism on its mechanically separated meat (MSM) consultation.
FSA asked for views on a proposed guidance document regarding mechanically separated meat.
New Zealand recorded a mixed picture of foodborne infections in 2023, with some going down but others rising.
A report from the Institute for Environmental and Scientific Research (ESR) showed
Scientists have revealed that lettuce contaminated by animal waste during flooding was the likely vehicle of infection in an E. coli outbreak in 2022.
In September 2022, a large outbreak
Officials in New Zealand have reported progress on a target to reduce domestic foodborne Campylobacter infections in the country.
A report prepared by the Institute of Environmental and Scientific Research
Efforts led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to update estimates on the burden of foodborne infections continue progressing, with publication expected next year.
In a webinar organized by the
Scientists have found a contaminated ingredient used in milkshakes was likely to blame for a Yersinia outbreak in an Australian state.
In January 2023, an outbreak of Yersinia enterocolitica in
A think tank has produced a series of recommendations to improve food security in the United Kingdom.
Policy Exchange called on the Government to develop a National Food Security Strategy
International travel is a major risk factor for developing a range of infections, according to a study in a region of England.
Scientists found illness after travel abroad contributes substantially
Finland’s pig Salmonella control program helps to protect consumers but there is room for improvement, according to an assessment.
Ruokavirasto (The Finnish Food Authority) evaluated the public health and
Oysters and dried cured meats have been recalled in New Zealand as part of two separate foodborne illness investigations.
Te Matuku Oysters has recalled certain batches of Premium Export Grade
The European Commission has proposed legislation requiring EU countries to do whole genome sequencing (WGS) during foodborne outbreaks.
Officials said the plans would facilitate investigations into outbreaks and the timely
Researchers have provided details about one of the largest Cryptosporidium outbreaks in England in recent years.
The outbreak of Cryptosporidium parvum was associated with a multi-day lamb petting event in
