Countries have revealed their national focus areas, ranging from allergens to supplements and additives, as part of a Europe-wide food safety initiative.

For the Safe2EatEU campaign, organized by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Spain highlighted allergens, Croatia looked at supplements, and Italy drew attention to foodborne illness from products

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The European Commission has answered several questions around new rules on the use of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) in foodborne outbreak investigations.

In a frequently asked questions document, the EU Commission has explained how member states should implement the new regulation.

Performing WGS on Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli

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European data has revealed a decrease in non-compliant residues of veterinary medicines in animals and animal products.

A review looked at the presence of authorized and unauthorized substances and residues of veterinary medicinal products in live animals and animal products in EU member states, Iceland, and Norway. It was published

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European experts have looked into the microbiological quality of water used in processing fresh and frozen fruit, vegetables and herbs.

The quality of water and its industrial use is a concern because poor quality can introduce harmful microorganisms into food products. There is also the issue of climate change and

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The European Commission has adopted legislation requiring EU countries to do Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) during foodborne outbreaks.

Member states will need to collect Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli, Campylobacter jejuni, and Campylobacter coli isolates from food, animal, feed, and related environmental samples from food and feed businesses, where the isolates are associated or

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