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Belgian officials search for source of Shigella infections

By News Desk on September 21, 2023

Belgian authorities have temporarily closed an events venue linked to more than 50 Shigella infections.

The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) and the Flemish Departement Zorg reported that over recent…

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Outbreaks and illnesses rose in Belgium in 2022

By Joe Whitworth on August 2, 2023

The number of outbreaks and people sick in them was higher in 2022 than the year before, according to the Belgian food agency.

Belgium recorded 830 outbreaks in 2022 compared to 547 in 2021, with…

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Ferrero finds Salmonella again at Belgian factory

By News Desk on July 1, 2023

Ferrero has informed Belgian authorities that it has found Salmonella at the site that was behind a major outbreak in 2022.

The confectionery company notified the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain…

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Belgium cites ethylene oxide impact in recall decline

By News Desk on April 4, 2023

Almost 400 product recalls and warnings were issued in Belgium in 2022, which is down from the year before.

If a product has reached the market and consumption poses a risk, companies must inform consumers.

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The Ferrero Salmonella incident drove the rise in public questions

By News Desk on March 17, 2023

The Ferrero Salmonella contamination incident led to a sharp rise in consumer requests for information, according to data from Belgium’s food agency.

On average, 45 complaints and questions are received by the Federal Agency for…

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Belgian review finds private standard benefits vary by sector

By Joe Whitworth on March 9, 2023

Private sector standards can help improve inspection results in some sectors but not all, according to an analysis published by the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC).

The Scientific Committee of…

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Belgium sees spike in complaints relating to food sold online

By Joe Whitworth on March 2, 2023

Belgian authorities recorded 240 complaints in 2022 about the sale of food products online, according to a new report.

The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) has inspectors specializing in e-commerce…

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Belgian hotline received nearly 4,000 food complaints in 2021

By News Desk on February 23, 2022

The Belgian food agency’s consumer contact point received almost 4,000 complaints in 2021.

The 3,929 complaint count is up slightly from 3,605 in 2020, but this reflects the re-opening of caterers, restaurants and takeaways after…
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Scientists advise food agency to use whole genome sequencing

By Joe Whitworth on December 12, 2021

Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) provides new opportunities for improving bacterial food safety but also brings with it some concerns, according to Belgian experts.

An opinion by the Scientific Committee of the Federal Agency for the…
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Outbreaks down but recalls up for Belgium in 2020

By Joe Whitworth on July 21, 2021

More than 330 outbreaks affected more than 1,200 people in Belgium in 2020, according to the food agency’s annual report.

The 333 outbreaks sickened 1,262 people with 27 needing hospital treatment. Two elderly people died,…
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