Foodborne Pathogens

Argentina records hundreds of Trichinella cases

More than 650 potential Trichinella infections have been reported in an Argentinian province so far this year. Health officials in Buenos Aires recorded 651 suspected cases, of which 399 are

By News Desk

/ 30 Nov 2023

Argentina records hundreds of Trichinella cases

Scientists urge Anisakis focus after parasite findings

Researchers have found Anisakis larvae in tested samples of fish in Slovakia and called on authorities to step up monitoring of marine parasites. Scientists revealed extensive infection of fish products

By Joe Whitworth

/ 24 Nov 2023

Scientists urge Anisakis focus after parasite findings

FSA assesses risk of norovirus from oysters

Scientists at the Food Standards Agency (FSA) have looked at the key topics to consider when dealing with norovirus outbreaks linked to oysters. Microbiological experts at the FSA assessed the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 20 Nov 2023

FSA assesses risk of norovirus from oysters

Almost 3 dozen children now included in lead poisoning outbreak traced to applesauce

According to the Food and Drug Administration, the number of children sickened by lead in imported applesauce products has grown from 22 to 34 in the past four days. The

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Nov 2023

Almost 3 dozen children now included in lead poisoning outbreak traced to applesauce

Maine health agency issues alert after food service worker tests positive for hepatitis A

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has identified a case of hepatitis A in a Falmouth food service worker. Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease caused by

By News Desk

/ 15 Nov 2023

Maine health agency issues alert after food service worker tests positive for hepatitis A

Film highlights push for food safety investment in Africa

The problem of unsafe food has yet to get the global attention and resources it deserves, according to an expert cited in a new film. The U.S. Agency for

By Joe Whitworth

/ 2 Nov 2023

Film highlights push for food safety investment in Africa

How Temperatures Affect Food Safety

“Last night, I left cooked roast beef on the counter to cool before refrigerating, but I fell asleep and discovered it this morning. I immediately put it in the refrigerator.

By News Desk

/ 31 Oct 2023

UK retailers report Campylobacter in chicken data for 2023

Supermarkets in the United Kingdom have reported mixed Campylobacter in chicken results for the first two quarters of 2023. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) maximum target level is up to

By Joe Whitworth

/ 31 Oct 2023

UK retailers report Campylobacter in chicken data for 2023

Nestlé outbreak drives record HUS high in France

The number of children who suffered a potentially fatal complication of E. coli infection in France reached a record high in 2022, influenced by the Nestlé pizza outbreak, according to

By News Desk

/ 31 Oct 2023

Nestlé outbreak drives record HUS high in France

Study reveals E. coli-related HUS rise in Ireland

According to researchers, the rate of severe complications after E. coli infection has remained mainly stable over several years but increased in Ireland. Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a rare

By Joe Whitworth

/ 26 Oct 2023

Study reveals E. coli-related HUS rise in Ireland

FDA issues warning for several states against oysters from specific regions of Canada

Restaurants, retailers, and consumers in several states are advised not to sell or eat oysters harvested from a specific area on Prince Edward Island, Canada. The U.S. Food and

By News Desk

/ 20 Oct 2023

FDA issues warning for several states against oysters from specific regions of Canada

Norovirus tops expert ranking of foodborne viruses

Experts have named norovirus the leading cause of viral foodborne illness, followed by Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E. Hepatitis A and E viruses were ranked equally but higher compared to

By Joe Whitworth

/ 20 Oct 2023

Norovirus tops expert ranking of foodborne viruses

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Argentina records hundreds of Trichinella cases

Scientists urge Anisakis focus after parasite findings

FSA assesses risk of norovirus from oysters

Almost 3 dozen children now included in lead poisoning outbreak traced to applesauce

Maine health agency issues alert after food service worker tests positive for hepatitis A

Film highlights push for food safety investment in Africa

How Temperatures Affect Food Safety

UK retailers report Campylobacter in chicken data for 2023

Nestlé outbreak drives record HUS high in France

Study reveals E. coli-related HUS rise in Ireland

FDA issues warning for several states against oysters from specific regions of Canada

Norovirus tops expert ranking of foodborne viruses