The number of foodborne infections climbed in Sweden in 2021 compared to the year before but most are still below pre-Coronavirus pandemic levels.
The report by the National Veterinary Institute (SVA), Folkhälsomyndigheten (the Public Health Agency
Continue Reading Foodborne illness figures rise in Sweden in 2021
The impact of the Coronavirus pandemic is still being felt in figures on foodborne infections as the majority of them decreased in Norway this past year.
In 2021, there was a decline for most infectious
Continue Reading COVID-19 measures still impacting foodborne disease stats in Norway
Researchers at Michigan State University are working on a rapid testing cell phone method to detect bacteria on poultry that causes human illnesses such as infections from Salmonella and Campylobacter.
Led by Evangelyn Alocilja, a
Continue Reading Researchers hope to develop rapid pathogen testing for poultry
A study has assessed the risk of Anisakis from fish in Portugal and people’s knowledge of the parasite.
Researchers gathered information on risk perception and attitudes in the Portuguese population to contamination of fish with
Continue Reading EFSA publishes latest studies from risk assessment program
A model has been developed to help the Food Standards Agency (FSA) assess the risk for consumers from AMR associated bacteria in food.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is where microorganisms survive antimicrobial treatments such as antibiotics
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A Salmonella outbreak affected more than 700 people in Finland in 2021, according to new information from the Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto).
The implicated food was a salad with iceberg lettuce, cucumber and peas served
Continue Reading Large Salmonella outbreak dominates Finnish figures
A survey in the Netherlands has found more than a quarter of people wash raw chicken, which public health officials say increases the chances of spreading bacteria.
Results come from two surveys by the Netherlands
Continue Reading Dutch survey finds a quarter of people wash chicken, despite expert advice
Denmark has unveiled a new plan to tackle Campylobacter and reduce the number of people getting ill from it.
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen) said the risk of getting sick from Danish chicken
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– OPINION –
By Sara Bratager
Food Traceability and Food Safety Scientist at the Institute of Food Technologists
According to a 2017 study in Emerging Infectious Diseases, unpasteurized dairy products cause 840 times more
Continue Reading Raw milk still isn’t safe, no matter how many legislatures debate its alleged benefits
The World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are looking for data and experts on Salmonella and Campylobacter in poultry meat.
The two agencies are seeking experts to
Continue Reading WHO and FAO call for experts and data on pathogens in poultry
