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EU data shows Campylobacter and Listeria up, hepatitis A down in 2021

By Joe Whitworth on December 31, 2022

Statistics on six diseases causing the most food and waterborne infections in Europe have been published by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).

The most recent data shows hepatitis A cases in 2021 were…

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Salmonella found in Finnish spice controls

By News Desk on December 8, 2022

Checks on spices as part of a food fraud project in Finland didn’t find any authenticity issues but did uncover Salmonella contamination.

Monitoring was targeted at operators whose batches were found to have been non-compliant…

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Rise in Hepatitis A cases in EU and UK could partly be foodborne

By Joe Whitworth on October 1, 2022

Contaminated food could be playing a role in an increase of Hepatitis A infections, according to European officials.

Clusters and outbreaks of hepatitis A virus (HAV) genotype IB with four unique but related HAV sequences…

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Scientists assess ways to control hazards in produce

By Joe Whitworth on September 21, 2022

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…

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Hepatitis A cases in Hungary prompt berry mix recall

By Joe Whitworth on August 29, 2022

A berry mix has been recalled across Europe after a number of people were sickened in Hungary by Hepatitis A.

Two sizes of Ardo Fruitberry mix were recalled after the Hepatitis A virus was found.…

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FDA to restart food safety sampling program for fresh and frozen berries

By Coral Beach on July 29, 2022

In response to a history of hepatitis A and norovirus outbreaks associated with fresh and frozen berries, the FDA is developing a prevention strategy to enhance safety.

“In the U.S. there have been four HAV…

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FSANZ gets grant for food safety forum; consults on produce rules

By News Desk on November 24, 2021

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has been given a grant to create an international food safety forum.

The almost AU $500,000 (U.S. $363,000) award was announced by the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and…
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Health officials warn of seasonal poisoning risk from certain plants

By News Desk on December 25, 2020

A French agency has warned people of the risks of eating berries or leaves from decorative plants.

The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) seasonal message focused on holly, mistletoe…
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EU audits U.S. controls to ensure safety of food of non-animal origin

By Joe Whitworth on April 17, 2020

European officials have evaluated the way the United States controls microbiological contamination in food of non-animal origin that is destined for Europe.

The review by DG Sante, the European Commission’s unit for food safety and…
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FSANZ wants comments on planned produce rules

By News Desk on February 9, 2020

Authorities in Australia are calling for comments on a plan to develop a primary production and processing standard for high-risk horticulture.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)’s proposal will consider the development of a primary…
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