Reports of most major pathogens increased in Switzerland in 2024 and the country continued to battle a serious Listeria outbreak.
The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) reported that Campylobacter, Salmonella and E. coli infections went up but Listeria cases declined.
Campylobacteriosis remained the top recorded infection in humans.
Continue Reading Swiss agency reports rise in infections and 43 outbreaks
A new study shows that vaccination of food handlers is an effective way to reduce the spread of hepatitis A.
The study, published in the journal Frontiers, says hepatitis A remains a significant foodborne pathogen. Researchers analyzed 32 studies reporting HAV (hepatitis A virus) outbreaks linked to food handlers to
Continue Reading Research shows that vaccination of food handlers can control spread of hepatitis A
A type of supplement has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in the United Kingdom.
Orgenism is recalling Eggshell Membrane Capsules sold on Amazon because of Salmonella contamination.
The Salmonella found has been linked to a handful of illnesses after consumption of the product.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said
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Public health officials continue to identify patients in a Salmonella Montevideo outbreak traced to fresh cucumbers, even though the CDC has declared the outbreak over.
As of June 30, there were 69 patients in the outbreak, up from 45 patients reported in the previous update from the Food and Drug
Continue Reading More patients found in outbreak traced to cucumbers; 21 states now involved
More than 30 people have been sickened in a Salmonella outbreak in Austria.
The Ministry of Health asked the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) to investigate the outbreak with help from local authorities.
AGES reported that 35 people have become ill with a specific strain of Salmonella
Continue Reading Austrian Salmonella outbreak linked to poultry products
Researchers have described an outbreak involving a rare pathogen that killed nine people in China and said there is an urgent need for improved detection and prevention strategies.
Burkholderia gladioli, particularly its pathovar cocovenenans, poses a significant public health threat through the production of bongkrekic acid.
In October 2020, a
Continue Reading Scientists call for action after fatal Chinese outbreak
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is warning consumers to immediately discard Meadow View Jerseys brand raw milk purchased since April 1 with sell-by dates between April 15 and July 8.
Milk samples from the dairy were tested and confirmed to be contaminated with Campylobacter after patients reported symptoms of campylobacteriosis after having
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The number of children sick in an outbreak mainly affecting Germany and Austria has increased to almost 100.
The Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) reported illnesses were likely caused by an organic cashew butter with raspberries sold at dm drogerie markt. locations.
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI)
Continue Reading Almost 100 children sick in Salmonella outbreak
More than 100 people have fallen sick in France as part of a Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs.
Surveillance of salmonellosis and the identification of common sources by Santé publique France is based on mandatory reporting of outbreaks, as well as the detection of genomic clusters identified by the National
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Federal officials are investigating a new multi-state outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections that has killed four people.
As of June 18, the Food and Drug Administration was reporting 17 people across 13 states had been sickened in the outbreak, which has been traced to chicken fettuccine alfredo meals. The implicated
Continue Reading Several outbreak investigations ongoing