A Salmonella outbreak affected more than 700 people in Finland in 2021, according to new information from the Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto).
The implicated food was a salad with iceberg lettuce, cucumber and peas served
Continue Reading Large Salmonella outbreak dominates Finnish figures
Norovirus was the main cause of foodborne outbreaks in Finland from 2017 to 2019, according to figures published recently by the Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto).
About 2,900 people were reported to have fallen ill in
Continue Reading Norovirus behind a third of outbreaks in Finland
Two different Salmonella outbreaks have been reported in Finland with one linked to zucchini from Spain.
The first outbreak in the Finnish city of Rovaniemi affected 20 people but a source was not found. The
Continue Reading Finland hit by two Salmonella outbreaks; day care centers, schools involved
The Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto) has found no link between a type of candy bar and reports of illnesses.
In late May the agency became aware of consumers experiencing various symptoms, thought to be after
Continue Reading Finland gives all-clear to candy after reports of illnesses
Some adults in Finland are exposed to amounts of heavy metals in food that could pose a risk to their health, according to an assessment.
The Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto) studied the exposure of working-age
Continue Reading Finland assesses heavy metals risk from foods
Food recalls increased almost 20 percent in Finland this past year, according to data compiled by the Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto).
The most common reason for the 200 withdrawals in 2019 was related to allergens.
Continue Reading Food recalls in Finland up for fourth consecutive year
Results of a risk assessment in Finland show those preparing and handling food may play a critical role in the incidence of listeriosis.
The stage after retail, including food handling and storage by the consumer
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Domestic beef and imported turkey cause the most Salmonella infections in Finland, according to results from a statistical model developed by the Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto).
Potential origins of foodborne Salmonella infections in consumers were
Continue Reading Beef and turkey cause majority of Salmonella cases in Finland
