Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is considering introducing thresholds for action for some pathogens based on either a UK or Scottish approach.
Using targets based on reported infections of key pathogens could help monitor trends and
Continue Reading Scotland mulls pathogen action levels
The number of foodborne illness cases continues to be kept at low levels in Singapore, according to authorities.
Data comes from statistics on the country’s food supply and food safety for 2022 published by the
Continue Reading New report in Singapore reveals food safety situation in 2022
Comparing foodborne illness rates between countries can be misleading because of differences in methodology and data sources, according to a study.
Foodborne illness estimation models are country-specific, making international comparisons problematic. Some disparities in estimated
Continue Reading ‘Misleading’ to compare countries’ foodborne illness data, say experts
Young people have a limited understanding of foodborne microbes and underestimate the risks and consequences of illness, according to a study.
Researchers from the European Union’s project SafeConsume interviewed 156 people aged 11 to 18
Continue Reading Study shows students ‘underestimate’ potential food safety risks
Australian regulators have opened a comment period on proposed new food safety management standards for foodservice operators and retail businesses.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)’s preferred approach is to change the rules to require
Continue Reading Australia seeks public comments on plans aiming to reduce foodborne illness
Imported food and foodborne illness are among the top concerns for consumers, according to a survey in Australia.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) commissioned the University of Adelaide to get insight into consumers’ responses
Continue Reading Foodborne illness and food imports among top concerns for Australians
Taking action to prevent foodborne illness is one of the priorities identified by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) as part of its new 5-year strategy.
Reported cases of foodborne disease have remained relatively consistent during the
Continue Reading Food Standards Scotland vows to tackle foodborne illness
The World Health Organization (WHO) is looking for a consultant to help update estimates on the burden of foodborne diseases.
The agency’s Foodborne Disease Burden Epidemiology Reference Group (FERG) published the first global report on
Continue Reading WHO searches for consultant to help with foodborne estimates
A new guide published by the FAO was created to help countries more effectively inform domestic food safety priorities.
Risk ranking helps to identify which food safety issues have the greatest public health impact by
Continue Reading FAO guide helps national agencies rank food safety risks
Six in 10 people said they would never go to a restaurant again if they contracted a foodborne illness while eating there, according to a survey.
Surveyed consumers said their top food safety concerns included
Continue Reading Survey identifies main food safety concerns for consumers
