A German survey has looked at what food issues the population is concerned about.
Half of the respondents think that food bought in Germany is safe and 44 percent think that food safety will continue
Continue Reading Survey reveals food safety concerns in Germany; consumers urged to be wary of wild garlic
Eating meat fondues and raclette grill meals contributes to the annual seasonal peak of Campylobacter cases in Germany, according to a study.
During such meals, raw meat is typically handled directly at the table and
Continue Reading German study reveals fondue as possible source of winter Campylobacter peak
The majority of people think food is safe in Germany and that safety is getting better, according to a survey.
More than half of survey respondents rated food as safe or very safe. This is
Continue Reading Survey finds most Germans think food is safe
German experts have presented results so far from increased surveillance of Campylobacter infections.
In Germany, around 60,000 cases are reported every year. Mainly contaminated food of animal origin are identified or suspected as sources of
Continue Reading Germany reveals insights from enlarged Campylobacter surveillance
Researchers have found a wide distribution and high diversity of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in German flour. Recent outbreaks associated with contaminated flour and undercooked dough have been reported in the United States and
Continue Reading Study uncovers many strains of pathogenic E. coli in German flour
German officials have urged people to follow hygiene rules and take care when handling raw meat following a number of Salmonella infections linked to poultry.
The number of confirmed people sick stands at more than
Continue Reading Germany records Salmonella infections linked to poultry meat
Two German agencies are helping to boost food safety and consumer protection in Tunisia.
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL), both part of
Continue Reading Germany supports food safety in African countries
A significant proportion of listeriosis cases in Germany are caused by eating smoked or cured salmon products, according to the Robert Koch-Institut (RKI).
A total of 22 cross-federal state outbreaks of listeriosis have evidence pointing
Continue Reading Germany warns of salmon linked to Listeria infections
A German risk assessment agency has advised vulnerable people only to eat fish and seafood that has been thoroughly cooked because of the risk of listeriosis.
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) told
Continue Reading German agency warns of Listeria risk in fish
A German risk assessment agency has issued an opinion after STEC was frequently found in flour samples.
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) was detected in multiple flour samples (wheat, spelt and rye) from mills during
Continue Reading BfR addresses risk of E. coli in flour
