food poisoning

Belgian hotline received nearly 4,000 food complaints in 2021

The Belgian food agency’s consumer contact point received almost 4,000 complaints in 2021. The 3,929 complaint count is up slightly from 3,605 in 2020, but this

By News Desk

/ 23 Feb 2022

Belgian hotline received nearly 4,000 food complaints in 2021

Swedish agency sees decline in reports of foodborne illness, possibly because of pandemic

Bakery products were linked to the most illnesses in 2020, according to an analysis of food poisonings reported to the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket). Food categories behind illnesses included bakery

By Joe Whitworth

/ 12 Jan 2022

Swedish agency sees decline in reports of foodborne illness, possibly because of pandemic

Scottish campaign focuses on food safety during the holiday season

Families are being urged to be extra vigilant about food safety during the festive season by Food Standards Scotland (FSS). The agency has launched a campaign encouraging people to make

By News Desk

/ 24 Dec 2021

Scottish campaign focuses on food safety during the holiday season

Tips to identify food poisoning and steps to take if it is suspected

During the holiday season one gift no one wants is food poisoning. Unfortunately that item on the non-wish list makes an appearance all too often after holiday meals. While

By News Desk

/ 22 Dec 2021

Tips to identify food poisoning and steps to take if it is suspected

Employees of iPhone manufacturer suffer food poisoning in India

More than 250 people fell sick and 150 were hospitalized in India this past week after eating food provided by an employer that makes iPhones, according to multiple media reports.

By News Desk

/ 21 Dec 2021

Employees of iPhone manufacturer suffer food poisoning in India

20 sick in Singapore from imported pastries

More than 20 people have fallen ill in Singapore after eating a type of dessert pastry. The Ministry of Health (MOH) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA) are investigating five separate

By News Desk

/ 4 Oct 2021

20 sick in Singapore from imported pastries

South African oysters linked to illness in Hong Kong

Oysters from South Africa have been linked to cases of food poisoning in Hong Kong. The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) in Hong Kong ordered the suspension of imports of

By News Desk

/ 3 Oct 2021

South African oysters linked to illness in Hong Kong

Number of illnesses continues to rise at university; officials say food is likely cause

Officials at Georgetown University are continuing to monitor a cluster of illnesses that include symptoms consistent with food poisoning. As of Sept. 24, the university was reporting illnesses of 62

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Sep 2021

Number of illnesses continues to rise at university; officials say food is likely cause

Here’s how to report your USA food problem directly to USDA or FDA

food safety education month Anytime you think you are seriously ill, seek medical attention. And if you think food caused your illness, make sure it gets reported. Most foodborne illnesses

By Dan Flynn

/ 22 Sep 2021

Here’s how to report your USA food problem directly to USDA or FDA

Children sick in French outbreak

Local public health officials in France are investigating more than 20 cases of food poisoning, mostly affecting children. The Hauts-de-France public health agency (ARS) reported the suspected outbreak

By News Desk

/ 19 Sep 2021

Publisher’s Platform: Hey FDA, Listeria can cause SAHCODHA ( Serious Adverse Health Consequences or Death to Humans or Animals)

Opinion So, why not use the authority granted under the FSMA and use the FDA’s mandatory recall authority? According to the FDA, before the FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act)

By Bill Marler

/ 29 Aug 2021

Publisher’s Platform: Hey FDA, Listeria can cause SAHCODHA ( Serious Adverse Health Consequences or Death to Humans or Animals)

Police investigating food poisoning incident at German university

Police in a German state are investigating a suspected food poisoning incident after several people fell ill at a university. Seven people reported health problems after consuming various foods or

By News Desk

/ 26 Aug 2021

Police investigating food poisoning incident at German university

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food poisoning

Belgian hotline received nearly 4,000 food complaints in 2021

Swedish agency sees decline in reports of foodborne illness, possibly because of pandemic

Scottish campaign focuses on food safety during the holiday season

Tips to identify food poisoning and steps to take if it is suspected

Employees of iPhone manufacturer suffer food poisoning in India

20 sick in Singapore from imported pastries

South African oysters linked to illness in Hong Kong

Number of illnesses continues to rise at university; officials say food is likely cause

Here’s how to report your USA food problem directly to USDA or FDA

Children sick in French outbreak

Publisher’s Platform: Hey FDA, Listeria can cause SAHCODHA ( Serious Adverse Health Consequences or Death to Humans or Animals)

Police investigating food poisoning incident at German university

Your Support Protects Public Health