Foodborne Pathogens

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

New Zealand data shows an increase in foodborne infections

New Zealand has reported a rise in most major foodborne infections in 2022, according to recently published data. The data comes from EpiSurv, the notifiable disease surveillance system, and the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 19 Oct 2023

New Zealand data shows an increase in foodborne infections

Scientists study factors behind high E. coli levels in Scotland

Researchers have looked into possible reasons for Scotland recording more E. coli O157 infections than England and Wales. Based on yearly reports from public health agencies, the rate of clinical

By Joe Whitworth

/ 18 Oct 2023

Scientists study factors behind high E. coli levels in Scotland

Cracking the cronobacter case

This column was first published by Q/A and is reprinted here with permission of the author and Q/A. By Mitzi Baum At Stop Foodborne Illness (STOP), we are

By Guest Contributor

/ 11 Oct 2023

Your Support Protects Public Health

Food Safety News is nonprofit and reader-funded. Your TAX-FREE gift ensures ongoing coverage of outbreaks, recalls, and regulations for everyone.

Donate Today

About FSN

Sign Up for Free FSN Weekly Newsletter

Trusted by 45,000+ food safety leaders, regulators, and professionals.

Foodborne Pathogens

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

New Zealand data shows an increase in foodborne infections

Scientists study factors behind high E. coli levels in Scotland

Cracking the cronobacter case

Your Support Protects Public Health