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
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
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
Five topics were considered to be emerging risks by European experts in 2023 while a wide range of other subjects were considered, according to a recently released report.
The annual
There was a decrease in foodborne outbreaks in 2023 in Europe but the number of people sick and hospitalized increased.
Overall, 27 European Union member states and Northern Ireland reported
In 2023, Europe saw an increase in reports of people getting sick from the major foodborne pathogens compared to the year before.
The findings come from the One Health Zoonoses
A multi-country Salmonella outbreak in Europe linked to tomatoes from Italy has sickened more than 250 people.
From January 2023 to November 2024, 266 confirmed cases of Salmonella Strathcona have
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has backed European plans to use whole genome sequencing (WGS) to help solve outbreaks.
The European Commission recently asked for comments on
Only two topics were considered to be emerging risks by European experts in 2022.
An annual report on the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) activities on emerging risks revealed
The European Commission has proposed legislation requiring EU countries to do whole genome sequencing (WGS) during foodborne outbreaks.
Officials said the plans would facilitate investigations into outbreaks and the timely
Tara flour as a cause of illness and the relevance of Bacillus cytotoxicus as a foodborne pathogen are examples of emerging chemical risks discussed recently in Europe.
It is thought
Scientists in Spain have assessed the shelf life safety of certain ready-to-eat foods and the risk from Listeria monocytogenes.
The Barcelona Public Health Agency (ASPB) asked for an opinion on
