The Food Standards Agency’s chief scientific advisor has said potential trends in foodborne infections must be monitored after a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Robin May said data from the past 12 months shows a
Continue Reading FSA working on reasons behind foodborne illness decline
The number of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections in Europe declined in 2019 slightly compared to 2018 but is higher than previous years, according to a new report.
For 2019, 8,313 confirmed cases of
Continue Reading Report finds STEC infections were down slightly in Europe in 2019
A study on a deadly E. coli outbreak in the United Kingdom linked to raw pet food adds to the evidence of such products being a risk factor for human infections, according to researchers.
In
Continue Reading Study highlights raw pet food as emerging source of human infection
An E. coli O157 outbreak in the United Kingdom that affected 36 people has been linked to a fast food product containing imported cucumbers.
Investigations into the Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) outbreak this past
Continue Reading Dutch cucumbers suspected in UK E. coli outbreak
Abstracts from a cancelled event have been issued on outbreaks in Brazil, Pakistan and Malaysia.
The conference abstracts were scheduled to be presented at the International Congress on Infectious Diseases in September 2020 in Kuala
Continue Reading Researchers describe outbreaks in Brazil, Pakistan and Malaysia
There is low awareness of Campylobacter and its impact despite it being the main cause of food poisoning in the UK, according to a project on how people perceive food-related risks.
Results come from a
Continue Reading Food risk survey shows low awareness of Campylobacter
The food source responsible for a new outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 in five states remains unknown. Sixteen illnesses, nine hospitalizations, and one death are associated with the multistate outbreak. The outbreak is under active
Continue Reading New 5-state E.coli outbreak kills one person: food source remains unknown
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157 is not common in wild Scottish deer but when it is found there are usually high levels that can cause more severe illness, according to a report.
Experts said there
Continue Reading Scotland assesses STEC risk from wild venison after outbreak
Researchers have described the first national outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in the United Kingdom associated with burgers that affected 12 people in 2017.
It was also the first known outbreak in the UK
Continue Reading Study details first UK STEC outbreak from frozen burgers
The number of foodborne outbreaks was down but the amount of people falling sick was up in Denmark in 2019 compared to the year before.
This past year, 51 outbreaks were reported with 1,929 patients.
Continue Reading Outbreaks down but illnesses up for Denmark
A review has looked at a number of ways to try and ensure burgers served rare are as safe as those that are thoroughly cooked.
The sale and consumption of burgers served less than thoroughly
Continue Reading Review analyzes measures to ensure safety of beef used in rare burgers
