Deadly outbreaks and reports of a serious condition caused by E. coli infection have been highlighted at a conference on infectious diseases.
Posters at the European Scientific Conference on Applied
The latest data on food irradiation in Europe shows use of the technique is continuing to go down.
Every year, member states forward results to the European Commission of checks
An E. coli outbreak in Belgium with more than 70 cases and nine deaths has been linked to ground beef.
The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain
Almost 50 confirmed E. coli infections and several deaths have been reported in eight nursing homes in a region of Belgium.
In Flanders, it has been confirmed that 48 patients
About 20 residents of six nursing homes in Belgium have fallen ill after being infected with E. coli.
Local media reported five people had died but it was not certain
Belgium has recorded an increase in outbreaks and illnesses in 2024 compared to the year before.
In 2024, 777 outbreaks were notified: 4,248 people were affected and 205 were
The Belgian Minister of Agriculture has condemned an attack on a food inspector, which left her needing hospital treatment.
The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC)
Belgian authorities are investigating to see if eggs contaminated with Salmonella may have ended up on the market.
The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) has
A Spanish company has refuted any connection to a recall of cheese in Belgium because of Listeria monocytogenes.
Cordier Food Group recalled one lot of Entrepinares brand Manchego raw milk
Belgian officials have urged people to pay attention to food safety following an increase in the number of outbreaks.
In 2024, 777 foodborne outbreaks were reported. This is more than
Belgium and Sweden have solid control structures for meat products but both systems can be improved, according to the European Commission.
An audit by DG Sante in September 2024 in
More than 5,200 consumer complaints about food safety were submitted to a dedicated service in Belgium in 2024.
The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC)
