Testing of plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy products in England has found the majority of them are safe from a microbial point of view.
A study assessed the microbiological
Data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows Listeria infections rose slightly in 2023 and seven outbreaks were investigated.
In 2023, 177 listeriosis cases were reported in England and
Researchers have suggested ways to improve analysis to help with source attribution and Campylobacter outbreak investigations.
The standard method of Campylobacter detection is through culture, though feasibility constraints usually result
International travel is a major risk factor for developing a range of infections, according to a study in a region of England.
Scientists found illness after travel abroad contributes substantially
At least 46 cryptosporidium infections have been confirmed in England linked to contaminated water.
Torbay Council, South West Water, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), NHS Devon and the Environment
The number of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O157 infections remained steady but non-O157 cases increased in England in 2021 according to recently released data.
Overall, 1,151 confirmed cases
The number of Salmonella cases in England has returned to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels and 11 outbreaks were reported in 2022.
Salmonella Enteritidis went back to being the most frequently reported
According to recently released figures, the number of Campylobacter cases in England decreased in 2022.
Reported infections fell from 55,642 in 2021 to 54,461 cases in 2022, a
Researchers say current guidance on excluding children with E. coli from childcare does not need to be changed despite the recording of more non-O157 cases.
According to the researchers, excluding
The number of Cryptosporidium outbreaks involving an agency of the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) increased in 2023.
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) assisted
A report has found evidence of poor food safety in meals given to people seeking asylum in the capital of England.
Concerns were raised about food in catered accommodation in
Listeria cases rose in 2022, with infections linked to 33 deaths in England and Wales.
In 2022, 167 cases of listeriosis were reported. This is up from 160 cases in
