Researchers have assessed the role of certain food types in causing illness from different pathogens in three African countries.
They presented attribution estimates for Campylobacter, enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC), Shiga-toxin producing E. coli, Salmonella, Cryptosporidium, Brucella, and Mycobacterium bovis for
Continue Reading Experts estimate foodborne disease burden in African nations
The United States has fallen a few places in the latest rankings of a report that measures food security.
The study from Economist Impact put Finland at the top, followed by Ireland, Norway and France. Canada
Continue Reading U.S. slips down rankings in food security index
Researchers have estimated that Japan had around 20,000 anisakiasis cases each year in 2018 and 2019. These figures are much higher than official data.
Anisakiasis is a parasitic disease caused by anisakid worms. Transmission occurs
Continue Reading Scientists find large gap in anisakis estimates and official statistics
Whether as a hiking snack or part of a child’s lunch, fruit leather is a product loved for its convenience. But according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), fruit leathers can contain high concentrations of
Continue Reading Study finds high concentrations of pesticides in fruit leather
Experts have evaluated a range of methods to combat microbial hazards in fruit and vegetables.
The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meetings on Microbial Risk Assessment (JEMRA) covered the prevention and control of microbiological hazards in fresh
Continue Reading Scientists assess ways to control hazards in produce
An ongoing project is identifying the bacteria present in dairy processing environments to evaluate the impact on Listeria monocytogenes.
Teagasc in Ireland and the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna in Austria are collecting samples from
Continue Reading Project seeks to grow knowledge of Listeria in dairy sites
Foodborne sources of Cryptosporidium outbreaks are probably underestimated in France, according to a study.
Researchers looked at outbreaks detected from 2017 to 2020 and summarized investigations by the Cryptosporidiosis National Reference Center.
There were 11
Continue Reading Foodborne Cryptosporidium outbreaks likely being missed in France
September is Food Safety Education month and, in recognition, the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) will host a virtual Food Safety Forum, where they will convene global
Continue Reading AFFI looks at current detection methods for public health, regulatory policy
The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) is requesting 2023 proposals on food safety research.
Pre-proposals must be received via email to the Center for Produce Safety by noon PDT on Nov. 9.
The CPS strongly
Continue Reading Center for Produce Safety calls for preliminary research proposals
The Internation Association for Food Protection (IAFP) hosts a variety of events and meetings throughout the year. This fall there are five international food safety events IAFP partners have scheduled.
Upcoming international food safety events:
Continue Reading IAFP partners hosting Food Safety events across the globe