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.
An investigation has pointed to a food handler being the probable source in a Salmonella outbreak in South Africa.
The Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak with 27 patients was reported in July
In France, there are an estimated median of 235 annual cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is a complication from E. coli infection, due to raw milk cheeses, 79 percent of which occur in children.
More than 100 people have fallen sick from foodborne illnesses in Hong Kong so far this year with the majority getting ill after eating oysters.
The Centre for Health Protection
European data has shown a slight rise in findings of residues of veterinary medicines in animals and animal products and a decrease in samples.
A report details the presence of
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned raw pet food poses a considerable risk to the public following testing that found products were often contaminated.
Raw pet foods do not
The challenges raised by online food sales require special attention and a possible rethinking of existing legal systems, according to a report.
The study, published by the UN Food and
A specialized Italian unit has revealed highlights from food controls this past year including meat and olive oil fraud as well as the illegal slaughter of horses for meat.
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A survey in Australia has revealed a minimal level of resistance to antibiotics of high importance to human health across three meat types.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) said
