Sweden has recorded an increase in Campylobacter patients with contaminated chicken suspected to be driving the problem.
In recent weeks, there has been a rise in people with Campylobacter infections. The spike in cases in
Continue Reading Sweden reports recent increase in Campylobacter cases
Recent controls in Austria have found Campylobacter in raw milk, Salmonella in chicken, and Hepatitis E in raw pork liver.
Earlier this year, a campaign checked raw milk from vending machines for germs and residues
Continue Reading Austria reveals results showing pathogens in raw milk and meat
Norway is hoping for an exemption to European rules on shelf-life labeling of eggs, partly because of its good Salmonella record.
In December 2022, an EU regulation entered into force that extended the period eggs
Continue Reading Norway pushes for an exemption to EU egg shelf life rules
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
Continue Reading EU data shows Campylobacter and Listeria up, hepatitis A down in 2021
Researchers have used data on the weather and Campylobacter on farms in Norway to see if it could help with outbreak surveillance.
Models showed statistically significant relationships, matching the hypothesis that weather patterns and the
Continue Reading A model shows how Campylobacter surveillance could be improved
Multiple interventions are needed to control Salmonella in chickens raised for human consumption, according to scientists.
Findings come from a Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbial Risk Assessment (JEMRA) on the pre- and post-harvest control
Continue Reading No single solution to control Salmonella in poultry meat, say experts
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Campylobacter from chicken has increased in the United Kingdom in the past two decades, according to a report.
The report, from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and published by the
Continue Reading Data points to rise in antibiotic resistance in Campylobacter from chicken
Egg and poultry meat producers in England have been told to prepare for disruption to sampling deliveries because of strike action.
The National Farmers Union (NFU) said producers need to take appropriate contingency measures to
Continue Reading Producers warned of potential strike impact on Salmonella samples
Advice on Salmonella control at hatcheries initially worked to reduce contamination but the success was not maintained over the long-term, according to a study.
Researchers investigated the Salmonella status of 23 broiler hatcheries in Great Britain and the changes
Continue Reading Study shows Salmonella control advice only had a short-term impact on hatcheries
Modelling of Campylobacter in Sweden has indicated a 2-week time lag between human cases and broiler prevalence.
This suggests that the broiler prevalence two weeks earlier can partly explain domestic Campylobacter infections with transmission via handling and consumption
Continue Reading Study looks at link between Campylobacter in animals and humans