Foodborne Pathogens

Backyard poultry flocks linked to outbreak of Salmonella; most victims younger than 5

The CDC is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka infections that are linked to contact with backyard poultry. Information from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention says at least

By Coral Beach

/ 8 May 2025

Backyard poultry flocks linked to outbreak of Salmonella; most victims younger than 5

Belgian officials stress importance of food safety after outbreak increase

Belgian officials have urged people to pay attention to food safety following an increase in the number of outbreaks. In 2024, 777 foodborne outbreaks were reported. This is more than

By Joe Whitworth

/ 7 May 2025

Belgian officials stress importance of food safety after outbreak increase

New report shows mixed food safety disease picture in Ireland in 2024

Ireland has reported a mixed picture for diseases in 2024 with rates of Campylobacter and Listeria going up but a decrease in E. coli notifications. Data comes from a report

By Joe Whitworth

/ 2 May 2025

New report shows mixed food safety disease picture in Ireland in 2024

FSAI chicken survey reveals low Salmonella rate

A survey commissioned in Ireland after a large outbreak has found a low prevalence of Salmonella in breaded chicken products. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) asked manufacturers to

By Joe Whitworth

/ 30 Apr 2025

FSAI chicken survey reveals low Salmonella rate

German Salmonella analysis uncovers rise in imported cases

An analysis of Salmonella in Germany has revealed an overall decline but an increase in imported cases and unknown types of the pathogen. German national surveillance data on salmonellosis from

By Joe Whitworth

/ 25 Apr 2025

German Salmonella analysis uncovers rise in imported cases

Researchers describe spike in English E. coli infections

Scientists have reported a substantial increase in non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections in England in recent years. A study assessed how trends have been affected by factors such

By Joe Whitworth

/ 24 Apr 2025

Researchers describe spike in English E. coli infections

FSA assesses foodborne burden of four pathogens

Researchers have reported the food attributable portions of disease for four important pathogens in the United Kingdom. Findings will be used to support future Food Standards Agency (FSA) studies estimating

By Joe Whitworth

/ 23 Apr 2025

FSA assesses foodborne burden of four pathogens

German testing highlights Campylobacter in chicken

Two recent food testing investigations in Germany have highlighted Campylobacter contamination in chicken. In tests commissioned by German TV channel RTL, chicken products were bought from Kaufland stores in Saxony-Anhalt,

By News Desk

/ 23 Apr 2025

German testing highlights Campylobacter in chicken

For food safety’s sake, zap it with irradiation

Say the word “irradiation,” and a lot of people will shudder. Now ask them about irradiated food, and they’ll quickly say something like “definitely not.” Yet as far back

By Cookson Beecher

/ 21 Apr 2025

For food safety’s sake, zap it with irradiation

Food poisoning complaints increased in Ireland in 2024

Food-related complaints in Ireland in 2024 increased from the year before to almost 5,000. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s (FSAI) Advice Line handled 4,996 complaints from

By News Desk

/ 21 Apr 2025

Food poisoning complaints increased in Ireland in 2024

Expert calls for attention on foodborne viral disease risks

An expert has urged vigilance to keep ever-changing and emerging viruses out of food. Jeffrey LeJeune said it is not possible to predict the type, timing or location of the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 18 Apr 2025

Expert calls for attention on foodborne viral disease risks

Matcha shortage spurs concern about unsafe bargain products in U.S.

A global matcha shortage is flooding U.S. markets with low-quality, potentially hazardous bargain products. Supply chain strains and paused tariffs are raising alarms about food safety. Japan, the heart

By Jonan Pilet

/ 17 Apr 2025

Matcha shortage spurs concern about unsafe bargain products in U.S.

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Foodborne Pathogens

Backyard poultry flocks linked to outbreak of Salmonella; most victims younger than 5

Belgian officials stress importance of food safety after outbreak increase

New report shows mixed food safety disease picture in Ireland in 2024

FSAI chicken survey reveals low Salmonella rate

German Salmonella analysis uncovers rise in imported cases

Researchers describe spike in English E. coli infections

FSA assesses foodborne burden of four pathogens

German testing highlights Campylobacter in chicken

For food safety’s sake, zap it with irradiation

Food poisoning complaints increased in Ireland in 2024

Expert calls for attention on foodborne viral disease risks

Matcha shortage spurs concern about unsafe bargain products in U.S.

Your Support Protects Public Health