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 (ESR) found that the rate of New Zealand-acquired foodborne illness caused by Campylobacter has fallen from 88 to 77 cases per
Continue Reading New Zealand sees domestic Campylobacter cases decline
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 European Burden of Disease Network, two speakers shared insights into work by the Foodborne Disease Burden Epidemiology Reference Group (FERG).
Continue Reading Revised foodborne illness estimates on track for late 2025
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 to the burden of infection in North East England. There has also been no reduction in the proportion of travel-associated
Continue Reading Travel abroad linked to large share of infections in English region
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 cost effects of the national Salmonella control program for pigs.
Salmonella in domestic pork was estimated to cause occasional cases of
Continue Reading Finland assesses pros and cons of Salmonella control program
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 older people and the immunocompromised.
Data on Listeria monocytogenes hospitalizations from 2000 to 2021 came from the Spanish National Hospital
Continue Reading Study shows Listeria is on the rise in Spain
Dr. Michael Hansen, Senior Scientist at Consumer Reports contributed to this article.
The 2022 infant formula crisis focused renewed attention on the dangers posed by Cronobacter infections to newborns, but recent research has made clear that reducing these risks may be significantly more complex than many of us anticipated.
Continue Reading Fighting Cronobacter will go far beyond infant formula
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 opinion on the safe shelf life of Listeria monocytogenes in products such as cheeses, cooked meats, including pâtés, and cured meats sliced and prepackaged
Continue Reading Spanish researchers assess shelf life and Listeria risk
State officials in New York have issued a warning about unpasteurized, raw milk from Hu-Hill Farm in Fort Plain.
The milk has tested positive for campylobacter bacteria and could cause serious infections if consumed. Young children and the elderly are at heightened risk for serious illness.
The state Department of
Continue Reading State tests show bacteria in raw milk; consumers urged to throw out products
Germany has reported a mixed picture for foodborne outbreaks and infections in 2022, with Salmonella and E. coli infections up and Campylobacter and Listeria cases down.
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) said the number of Campylobacter infections decreased while an increase in cases of EHEC and salmonellosis was recorded.
In
Continue Reading Mixed findings from 2022 German infections data
Almost 70 cases of a serious condition that develops after an E. coli infection have been reported in the past year in Italy.
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a severe complication associated with E. coli infections that causes kidney failure.
Italian data shows that between July 1, 2023 and June
Continue Reading Italy records almost 70 HUS cases in 12 months
