The number of most foodborne diseases dropped in Norway in 2020 but there were increases for Campylobacter, Cryptosporidium and Yersinia.
There was a decline for the majority of infectious diseases transmitted by food, water and
Continue Reading Overall decline for foodborne infections in Norway; some domestic rises
Food safety practices evolve as new technology and knowledge of the pathogens that spread foodborne illnesses becomes available.
In recent years, researchers have increasingly focused efforts on biofilm and its ability to thrive
Continue Reading Research expands ability to detect, kill harmful biofilms
The number of foodborne outbreaks declined in the Netherlands this past year with officials citing COVID-19 related measures as the main reason.
In 2020, there were 559 outbreaks with 1,907 patients reported. This is less
Continue Reading Netherlands reports decrease in outbreaks related to food
A survey has found a preference for keeping remote or blended audits, assessments and evaluations.
A joint International Accreditation Forum (IAF), International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) poll in August
Continue Reading Survey supports continued use of remote option for audits
The number of foodborne infections in Germany declined in 2020 with the coronavirus pandemic likely affecting the figures, according to a report.
The Infectious Disease Epidemiology Annual Report provides a summary and assessment of notifications
Continue Reading COVID a factor as foodborne illness declines in Germany
People’s hand hygiene habits have changed for the better during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research in the United Kingdom.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Ipsos Mori studied consumer hand hygiene behavior during the
Continue Reading Handwashing habits in UK, Australia changed during COVID-19 pandemic
The number of foodborne outbreaks reported in Germany halved in 2020, according to a report, but did include a large Salmonella outbreak linked to imported dried coconut.
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) and Federal Office
Continue Reading Recorded outbreaks plummet in Germany in 2020; pandemic was likely a factor
The COVID-19 pandemic and EU exit put “pressure” on the United Kingdom’s main lab for food microbiology, according to an annual report.
The UK’s national reference laboratory (NRL) for food microbiology is Public Health England.
Continue Reading Report reveals pandemic and Brexit impact on UK food microbiology lab
The Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act, legislation to increase USDA’s procurement of fresh fruits and vegetables, is being introduced in Congress to the industry’s delight by one of the most powerful Democrats in the
Continue Reading Bill to reshape and revive Families Food Box Program introduced by powerful House Democrat
Laboratory reporting of norovirus in England was impacted more than Campylobacter by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study.
Researchers investigated the link between lab reporting of the two pathogens, the number of coronavirus tests
Continue Reading Norovirus reports affected more than Campylobacter during COVID pandemic
