Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM)

EU foodborne disease labs start work

European Union reference laboratories focused on bacteria, parasites and viruses have started work. Beginning this month, the three labs for foodborne and waterborne diseases officially began operations.

By Joe Whitworth

/ 20 Jan 2026

RIVM reports rise in Salmonella and E. coli

Dutch health officials have flagged an increase in Salmonella infections and high levels of E. coli. Figures come from the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment’s (RIVM)

By Joe Whitworth

/ 24 Dec 2025

RIVM reports rise in Salmonella and E. coli

Dutch poultry industry steps up Salmonella controls

The Dutch poultry sector has implemented measures to try and curb a rise in Salmonella infections. Figures show an increased incidence of Salmonella Enteritidis in laying hens since May 2023

By Joe Whitworth

/ 14 Nov 2025

Dutch poultry industry steps up Salmonella controls

Dutch agency reports rise in outbreaks

The Netherlands recorded a rise in foodborne outbreaks in 2024 and has provided details about a multi-country Salmonella outbreak. Significant increases were observed for Salmonella Enteritidis, Shiga toxin-producing E. coli

By Joe Whitworth

/ 2 Oct 2025

Dutch network highlights emerging risks

A network in the Netherlands formed to identify emerging food safety risks has revealed the key topics from discussions in 2024. Examples include refrigerator and freezer temperatures and storage practices

By Joe Whitworth

/ 16 Sep 2025

Scientists warn of Dutch Salmonella increase

Scientists have warned of an ongoing increase of Salmonella infections in the Netherlands linked to the egg laying hen sector. Since mid-2023, the country has experienced a sustained increase in

By Joe Whitworth

/ 8 Aug 2025

Scientists warn of Dutch Salmonella increase

Dutch told to avoid backyard eggs because of PFAS risk

People in the Netherlands have been advised not to eat home-produced eggs because of high amounts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The National Institute for Public Health and the

By News Desk

/ 21 Apr 2025

Dutch told to avoid backyard eggs because of PFAS risk

Cases double in Dutch Hepatitis A outbreak

Two dozen people were sickened in the Netherlands after eating blueberries contaminated with hepatitis A. The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) said it received 24 reports

By News Desk

/ 17 Mar 2025

Cases double in Dutch Hepatitis A outbreak

Frozen blueberries linked to Dutch hepatitis A infections

At least a dozen people have been sickened in the Netherlands after eating blueberries contaminated with hepatitis A. The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) received reports

By News Desk

/ 16 Jan 2025

Frozen blueberries linked to Dutch hepatitis A infections

Netherlands assesses potential risks; changes raw milk rules

Dutch experts discussed a range of microbial and chemical safety topics in 2023 and rated them in terms of risk. To identify new food safety risks as early as possible,

By News Desk

/ 7 Jan 2025

Netherlands assesses potential risks; changes raw milk rules

EU announces bacteria, virus, and parasite lab leaders

The European Commission has named the labs that will lead work on bacteria, parasites, and viruses. The European Reference Laboratories (EURLs) are for food- and water-borne bacteria, food- and water-borne

By Joe Whitworth

/ 10 Dec 2024

EU announces bacteria, virus, and parasite lab leaders

Dutch scientists propose a method to measure the impact of chemicals

Scientists have said applying a technique often used to assess the disease burden by pathogens to chemicals is “feasible but complicated.” The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and Environment

By Joe Whitworth

/ 20 Nov 2024

Dutch scientists propose a method to measure the impact of chemicals

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Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM)

EU foodborne disease labs start work

RIVM reports rise in Salmonella and E. coli

Dutch poultry industry steps up Salmonella controls

Dutch agency reports rise in outbreaks

Dutch network highlights emerging risks

Scientists warn of Dutch Salmonella increase

Dutch told to avoid backyard eggs because of PFAS risk

Cases double in Dutch Hepatitis A outbreak

Frozen blueberries linked to Dutch hepatitis A infections

Netherlands assesses potential risks; changes raw milk rules

EU announces bacteria, virus, and parasite lab leaders

Dutch scientists propose a method to measure the impact of chemicals

Your Support Protects Public Health