There was a big fall in the number of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections in Europe in 2020, according to recently published data.
In 2020, 4,824 confirmed STEC infections were reported. This is down
Continue Reading Europe sees large drop in E. coli infections in 2020
High Brucella contamination rates have been found in ricotta, cheese, and raw milk samples in Tunisia, posing a serious risk to consumers.
A study investigated the occurrence of Brucella in 200 raw milk, ricotta, and artisan fresh
Continue Reading Study shows Brucella problem for raw dairy products in Tunisia
Researchers have provided details on a Brucellosis outbreak in Israel linked to commercially sold, unregulated camel milk.
Brucella infection traced to a single brand of unpasteurized, raw camel milk was diagnosed in 19 patients during
Continue Reading Studies highlight Brucella outbreaks linked to raw milk
Scientists have warned about the risk of Brucella outbreaks linked to unpasteurized milk in China.
In recent years, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention has reported hundreds of infections from Brucella melitensis after
Continue Reading Researchers warn about Brucella risk from unpasteurized, raw milk
After reviewing details of brucellosis illnesses from recent years, including a 19-state outbreak, researchers are saying their findings show a link between raw milk and such infections.
Although the researchers did not name the dairy
Continue Reading Data shows connection between unpasteurized milk and infections
Brucellosis has markedly increased in recent years in Germany, according to a study.
Experts from the Robert Koch Institute found unpasteurized milk products were the top identified source of infection and most cases involved foreign
Continue Reading Brucella rise in Germany involves raw milk and foreign travel
One in five cheeses sampled in Germany were found to be positive for Brucella, according to a study.
Brucella was detected in 41 of 200 samples from endemic countries sold at weekly markets, in supermarkets,
Continue Reading 1 in 5 cheeses in Germany positive for Brucella; 9 vendors sold more than half of contaminated samples
A New York resident sickened with Brucellosis by raw milk from Pennsylvania has state agricultural officials warning residents in a three-state region about the threat. Importing unpasteurized, raw milk from state to state is a
Continue Reading Tri-state warning issued after New York resident suffers rare Brucellosis infection
Officials are advising that mare’s milk should be heat treated to kill Brucella, despite the low risk of brucellosis in Germany.
The joint opinion from Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI) assessed
Continue Reading Brucella in raw mare’s milk rare in Germany, but heat treatment still advised
Somewhat mixed messages are coming from health and agriculture officials in Pennsylvania in relation to antibiotic-resistant Brucella infections traced to unpasteurized, raw milk.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture sent raw milk producers an alert about
Continue Reading State says ceasing Brucella vaccinations could reduce illnesses
