Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL)

Outbreaks are down, but cases are up for Finland in 2023

The number of outbreaks fell in Finland in 2023 compared to the year before, but the number of people sickened increased. In 2023, 45 foodborne epidemics were reported, in which

By Joe Whitworth

/ 13 Aug 2024

Outbreaks are down, but cases are up for Finland in 2023

Vegetable mix linked to largest ever Finnish Salmonella outbreak

Scientists have shared details about a major Salmonella outbreak investigation in Finland, including cucumbers and iceberg lettuce served at educational establishments. Over 700 people fell ill during the 2021 outbreak

By News Desk

/ 14 Jun 2024

Vegetable mix linked to largest ever Finnish Salmonella outbreak

Fava beans linked to Listeria outbreak in Finland

Scientists have traced the source of a multi-year Listeria outbreak in Finland to ready-to-eat, plant-based food products, including fava beans. Six cases were reported to the Finnish Infectious Diseases Registry

By Joe Whitworth

/ 14 May 2024

Fava beans linked to Listeria outbreak in Finland

Finland reports Yersinia rise and 2023 recall data

Public health officials in Finland are monitoring an increase in Yersinia infections seen so far in 2024. 168 Yersinia enterocolitica cases have been reported to the Infectious Disease Register compared

By Joe Whitworth

/ 30 Apr 2024

Finland reports Yersinia rise and 2023 recall data

Meat products linked to the majority of hepatitis E cases in Finland

A hepatitis E-positive meat product appears to be behind most of the infections that occurred earlier this year in Finland. The hepatitis E virus previously detected in sausages from a

By News Desk

/ 27 Mar 2024

Meat products linked to the majority of hepatitis E cases in Finland

Meat recalled as Finland deals with hepatitis E rise

Finnish officials are investigating the connection between a hepatitis E-positive meat product and a rise in infections in the country. In January and February, 81 hepatitis E cases from different

By Joe Whitworth

/ 8 Mar 2024

Meat recalled as Finland deals with hepatitis E rise

Most outbreaks in Finland are caused by Norovirus

Norovirus caused the most foodborne outbreaks, but Salmonella was behind the largest, according to an analysis covering several years in Finland. In 2020 to 2022, there were 135 foodborne outbreaks

By Joe Whitworth

/ 21 Feb 2024

Most outbreaks in Finland are caused by Norovirus

Finnish officials investigate hepatitis E rise

A spike in hepatitis E infections was recorded in Finland this past month. The National Institute of Health and Welfare (THL) is investigating the reasons for the increase. In January,

By News Desk

/ 1 Feb 2024

Finnish officials investigate hepatitis E rise

Finnish officials crack the mystery of mass food poisoning

High levels of an additive in tortillas have been identified as the likely cause of a significant outbreak in Finland. The Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto), National Institute of Health and

By Joe Whitworth

/ 17 Nov 2023

Finnish officials crack the mystery of mass food poisoning

Sprouts suspected in Finnish Salmonella outbreak

A Salmonella outbreak in Finland, which affected more than 60 people, has been linked to sprouts. The National Institute of Health and Welfare (THL) reported that 62 people in different

By News Desk

/ 25 Oct 2023

Sprouts suspected in Finnish Salmonella outbreak

Officials investigate Salmonella rise in Finland

Authorities in Finland are investigating a recent increase in Salmonella Enteritidis infections. The Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto) and the National Institute of Health and Welfare (THL) reported that 50 people

By News Desk

/ 26 Sep 2023

Officials investigate Salmonella rise in Finland

Officials puzzled by an outbreak in Finland that sickened 800

Officials in Finland remain stumped by a large outbreak linked to school meals. The Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto), National Institute of Health and Welfare (THL), and local agencies are investigating

By News Desk

/ 20 Sep 2023

Officials puzzled by an outbreak in Finland that sickened 800

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Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL)

Outbreaks are down, but cases are up for Finland in 2023

Vegetable mix linked to largest ever Finnish Salmonella outbreak

Fava beans linked to Listeria outbreak in Finland

Finland reports Yersinia rise and 2023 recall data

Meat products linked to the majority of hepatitis E cases in Finland

Meat recalled as Finland deals with hepatitis E rise

Most outbreaks in Finland are caused by Norovirus

Finnish officials investigate hepatitis E rise

Finnish officials crack the mystery of mass food poisoning

Sprouts suspected in Finnish Salmonella outbreak

Officials investigate Salmonella rise in Finland

Officials puzzled by an outbreak in Finland that sickened 800

Your Support Protects Public Health