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 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
The number of patients hospitalized with Listeria monocytogenes in Spain has increased significantly since 2000.
Researchers said the findings should raise concerns about the health burden of listeriosis, especially in
Scientists have found an increase in botulism and salmonellosis in Ukraine compared to before the invasion by Russia.
To analyze the war’s effects on infectious disease epidemiology, researchers used
Scientists in Australia have identified a parasite in game deer and feral pigs for the first time.
Researchers at Charles Sturt University discovered the Sarcocystis species of parasite during their
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has voiced concerns about the United Kingdom’s new approach to import controls.
In a letter to Sue Hayman, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at
A regional office of the World Health Organization (WHO) has produced guidance to help drive the elimination of the health burden associated with a parasite.
Fascioliasis is a parasitic disease
The number of outbreaks fell in Finland in 2023 compared to the year before, but the number of people sickened increased.
In 2023, 45 foodborne epidemics were reported, in which
Austria has reported more outbreaks and related illnesses in 2023 compared to the year before.
A total of 42 foodborne outbreaks were recorded, 14 more than in 2022. Also, 222
Scientists have looked at mycotoxin issues in the cereals sector in Ireland to help better protect consumers.
Ireland is an important producer of oats and barley. While some of the
A summary of investigations in the Netherlands has revealed financial gain is the most important motive for fraud in the red meat sector.
The analysis by the Intelligence and Investigation
Scientists in Spain have assessed the shelf life safety of certain ready-to-eat foods and the risk from Listeria monocytogenes.
The Barcelona Public Health Agency (ASPB) asked for an
