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IAFP session provides overview of recent international foodborne outbreaks

By Jonan Pilet on August 3, 2022

PITTSBURGH, PA —  In an IAFP 2022 session on Aug. 2, Dr. Ewen Todd, Ewen Todd Consulting, LLC, provided an overview of several international outbreaks.

Todd started with a chocolate outbreak in European countries in…

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EU and China food safety project ends after 4 years

By Joe Whitworth on March 3, 2022

A project on food safety and authenticity in Europe and China has ended after more than four years of work.

EU-China-Safe included 16 partners from 11 EU countries and 17 participants from China such as…
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European figures show decline in veterinary drug residues

By News Desk on March 2, 2022

Veterinary drug residues in animals and human food fell in 2020, according to figures published recently by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

Data for 2020 covers 620,758 samples reported by 27 EU member states,…
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UK group urges agreement with Europe on food checks

By News Desk on March 1, 2022

A coalition in the United Kingdom has called for an agreement with Europe on post-Brexit food rules.

The Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Certification working group, which includes food, pet food and feed trade associations, said…
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EU assesses dairy safety in Romania and Finland

By News Desk on January 20, 2022

Two audits recently released by the European Commission’s health and safety agency have assessed the safety of milk and dairy products in Romania and Finland. Several problems were found.

The first remote DG Sante audit,…
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Warning issued after U.S. firm contacts EU residents on the internet

By News Desk on January 1, 2022

Food safety officials in Luxembourg have issued a warning after a company in the United States contacted residents about dietary supplements.

The Food Safety Unit of the National Health Directorate said it has learned of…
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Trichinella reports in Europe climb again after record low in 2018

By News Desk on December 28, 2021

The Trichinella notification rate in Europe almost doubled in 2019 compared to 2018, according to recently published data.

In 2019, 12 countries reported 141 cases of trichinellosis of which 96 were confirmed. Bulgaria with 55…
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EU survey on herbs and spices finds fraud, dyes, extraneous material, allergen risks

By Joe Whitworth on December 1, 2021

A survey on herb and spice authenticity in Europe has found potential adulteration, illegal dyes and allergens.

The work was overseen by DG SANTE, the European Commission’s health and safety body, and carried out in…
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Latest Cryptosporidium parasite statistics show rise in Europe

By News Desk on October 10, 2021

Infections from the Cryptosporidium parasite are continuing to rise in Europe, according to a report published this month by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).

Outbreaks associated with food and drink, such…
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EU report shows progress on fruit and vegetable checks

By Joe Whitworth on August 12, 2021

An overview report on official controls for fruit and vegetables in Europe covering a number of years has shown improvement, but areas of concern still remain.

European Union laws aim to ensure the microbiological safety…
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