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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
