Changing consumer behavior is driving many of the emerging issues in food safety, according to experts.
This factor was identified for half of the 13 issues discussed in 2019 by emerging risk specialists as part
Continue Reading Consumer trends behind many emerging food safety issues
More than 120 people are part of a multi-country Salmonella outbreak linked to Brazil nuts.
Since August 2019, the outbreak, caused by Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Anatum, has affected three European Union countries, the United
Continue Reading UK hit hardest by outbreak linked to Brazil nuts; no cases in U.S. yet
Experts have discussed the major obstacles to adopting whole genome sequencing (WGS) for surveillance and monitoring of foodborne diseases in Europe.
The “Next Generation Sequencing to Tackle Foodborne Diseases in the EU” event was originally
Continue Reading Experts assess use of genome sequencing in multi-country outbreaks
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has advised peeling, boiling, and frying to reduce a compound in potatoes that can cause poisoning.
Glycoalkaloids are naturally occurring compounds found in plants including potatoes, tomatoes, and eggplant
Continue Reading EFSA assesses health risk of compound in potatoes
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is to host a virtual meeting in October on climate change.
Scientists led by EFSA have developed a way to judge possible effects of climate change on emerging risks
Continue Reading EFSA to host meeting on climate change and food safety
The European Commission has published guidance on food safety management systems (FSMS) for small retailers and donated food.
It aims to support small businesses such as butchers, bakeries, grocers, and ice cream shops in implementing
Continue Reading EU guidance covers food safety in small firms and for food donations
The lack of skills and training of staff working in pig slaughtering has been highlighted as a serious welfare concern by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Most hazards related to the welfare of pigs
Continue Reading EFSA finds staff issues behind most pig welfare concerns
The European region cannot afford to lose focus on other health threats during the coronavirus outbreak, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Officials from the WHO’s Regional Office for Europe said unsafe food is
Continue Reading WHO: Unsafe food continues to affect millions in Europe
Ochratoxin A in food poses a health concern for most consumer groups, according to a European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) assessment.
Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin naturally produced by molds that can be found
Continue Reading EFSA: Ochratoxin A in food likely poses health risk; licorice cited
Experts have reviewed on-farm control options for Campylobacter in chickens raised for meat production and assessed advantages and disadvantages of each measure.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) experts considered 21 control options and selected eight
Continue Reading EFSA reviews control options for Campylobacter in chickens
Experts have identified steps food firms can take to reduce the risk of Listeria contamination of frozen vegetables.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) assessment focused on vegetables that are blanched – scalded in hot
Continue Reading EFSA identifies ways to reduce Listeria risk in frozen vegetables
