Three people fell ill after drinking pasteurized milk from a farm in England in 2021, according to recent study results.
The Cryptosporidium parvum outbreak was linked to milk from a vending machine.
Post-pasteurization contamination was the source
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Three E. coli outbreaks were reported in England earlier this year with two linked to dairy farms.
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) helped the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) investigate Shiga toxin-producing E.
Continue Reading Milk and cheese linked to English E. coli outbreaks
A rise in Cryptosporidium infections in Sweden has been attributed to contaminated salad by public health officials.
The Public Health Agency of Sweden (Folkhälsomyndigheten) said 101 cases of a certain type of Cryptosporidium parvum had been
Continue Reading At least 100 ill in Swedish Cryptosporidium salad outbreak
Researchers have analyzed produce in Spain for two foodborne parasites, finding a high level of contamination.
The study assessed the occurrence of Giardia duodenalis and Cryptosporidium oocysts in green leafy vegetables sold in Valencia, Spain.
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Swedish officials are investigating a recent increase in reported cases of Cryptosporidium.
A total of 61 people have been confirmed as being infected by the same certain type of Cryptosporidium parvum. These people fell ill
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Foodborne sources of Cryptosporidium outbreaks are probably underestimated in France, according to a study.
Researchers looked at outbreaks detected from 2017 to 2020 and summarized investigations by the Cryptosporidiosis National Reference Center.
There were 11
Continue Reading Foodborne Cryptosporidium outbreaks likely being missed in France
An agency in Ireland has warned about the increased risk of Cryptosporidium because of the start of petting zoo season.
The Health Service Executive’s Department of Public Health Mid-West is advising people to improve handwashing
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Cyclospora, Toxoplasma, and Cryptosporidium have been detected in berries sold in Norway.
Researchers said findings show the need for a system to ensure the parasitological safety of fresh berries.
Blueberries, strawberries and raspberries were tested
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Notified foodborne outbreaks halved in Norway in 2020 compared to the year before.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) received 23 notifications about outbreaks this past year compared to 46 in 2019.
Norovirus, Cryptosporidium,
Continue Reading Big decline in foodborne outbreaks for Norway in 2020
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
