The number of Campylobacter infections were not impacted by public health measures taken due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to French surveillance.
Data published by Santé publique France comes from the National Reference Center (CNR)
Continue Reading COVID measures didn’t affect Campylobacter reports in France
The COVID-19 pandemic continued to affect reports of other diseases in 2021, according to the Public Health Agency of Sweden (Folkhälsomyndigheten).
A summary of the epidemiological annual report for 2021 shows that foodborne diseases, such
Continue Reading Swedish disease data points to reduced COVID-19 impact in 2021
Gastrointestinal infection outbreaks halved during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic in England but bacterial pathogens declined the least, according to a study.
Compared with the 5-year average from 2015 to 2019, there
Continue Reading COVID-19 impact lower for foodborne pathogens in England
Researchers have looked at food safety actions in kitchens and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kitchen Life 2 is a social research project commissioned by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) on behaviors in kitchens.
Continue Reading Kitchen habits and COVID-19 impact focus of project
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has urged businesses to register with their local councils following a rise in the number of new firms during the coronavirus pandemic.
Data shows 37 percent of 92,540 new ventures
Continue Reading FSA campaign reminds home-based and small food sellers of need to register
Distribution of counterfeit goods, including food and drink, remains a problem and has been driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to two European agencies.
Europol and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) said the
Continue Reading Fake goods continue to pose public health risk, finds report
Public confidence in food safety in the Netherlands has increased in recent years, according to a survey.
People were more likely to feel optimistic about food safety and agreed more often with the statements “Foods
Continue Reading Dutch survey finds increased confidence in food safety
A decline in Salmonella across Australia in 2020 has been linked to actions to tackle COVID-19, according to a study.
Researchers compared Salmonella rates in 2020 to past years and looked at the impact of
Continue Reading Australian decrease in Salmonella linked to COVID-19 actions
The Food and Drug Administration has extended the previously announced temporary changes to its inspectional activities to ensure the safety of its employees and those of the firms it regulates.
The reduction of inspections comes
Continue Reading FDA will continue scaled back inspections for foreign food through March
The number of foodborne infections in the Netherlands in 2020 fell sharply compared with previous years likely because of measures taken against coronavirus, researchers say.
Closures of cafes and restaurants, the decrease in social events
Continue Reading COVID-19 measures a factor in Dutch foodborne illness decline
