Two species of fish-borne parasites have been found in freshwater fish routinely caught for consumption. Researchers say people could be eating the fish in ways that are conducive to transmission.
The analysis of freshwater fish collected at five fishing sites in San Diego County, CA, was published in the Journal
Continue Reading Researchers find infectious parasites in freshwater fish; consumers warned about improper preparation
Unsafe food may sometimes only lead to mild acute symptoms but it can also cause chronic illness like cancers, or affect nutritional intake, according to experts.
A webinar was held discussing the burden of contaminated food as part of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Health Talks around World Food
Continue Reading Unsafe food can cause serious health issues, say experts
There is a varied and often limited ability to test food and manage foodborne hazards in the Pacific, according to WHO.
The World Health Organization (WHO) looked at the food analysis capacity of Pacific Island countries. These nations are often vulnerable to food safety incidents and emergencies because of their
Continue Reading WHO guides support limited food testing in the Pacific
Researchers have analyzed produce in Spain for two foodborne parasites, finding a high level of contamination.
The study assessed the occurrence of Giardia duodenalis and Cryptosporidium oocysts in green leafy vegetables sold in Valencia, Spain. Samples were romaine, oak leaf, iceberg lettuce, and kale cabbage.
It included 129 vegetable samples
Continue Reading Scientists reveal parasite contamination of produce
Swedish officials are investigating a recent increase in reported cases of Cryptosporidium.
A total of 61 people have been confirmed as being infected by the same certain type of Cryptosporidium parvum. These people fell ill from Sept. 25 to Oct. 10 and live in 10 different regions of the country.
Continue Reading Sweden searches for the source of Crypto and Salmonella outbreaks
A family in England fell sick while on holiday in Mexico with at least one of them having a confirmed Cyclospora infection.
Philip Whitmore tested positive for Cyclospora after speaking with a doctor about his symptoms.
The 61-year-old said he was shocked after being told of the diagnosis and learning
Continue Reading Man contracts Cyclospora after Mexican holiday; others report illnesses
Consumer trends, ethylene oxide and risks posed by illegally imported meat were among many issues discussed by a Dutch network focused on emerging food safety risks.
To identify new food safety risks from bacteria, viruses and chemicals as early as possible, so measures can be taken to protect human health
Continue Reading Dutch network highlights emerging food safety risks
The Trichinella notification rate in Europe almost doubled in 2019 compared to 2018, according to recently published data.
In 2019, 12 countries reported 141 cases of trichinellosis of which 96 were confirmed. Bulgaria with 55 confirmed cases, Italy with 10 and Spain with 40 but only 12 confirmed accounted for
Continue Reading Trichinella reports in Europe climb again after record low in 2018
Infections from the Cryptosporidium parasite are continuing to rise in Europe, according to a report published this month by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Outbreaks associated with food and drink, such as juice, have been reported. The parasites are microscopic and do not make food smell,
Continue Reading Latest Cryptosporidium parasite statistics show rise in Europe
A province in Argentina has reported almost 250 cases of trichinosis linked to eating pork products.
Health officials in Córdoba revealed that 244 cases of trichinosis had been registered in Totoral, Colón, Unión, Capital and Río Cuarto.
Trichinellosis, or trichinosis, is a disease transmitted by eating raw or undercooked pork
Continue Reading 250 sick in Argentinian Trichinella outbreak
