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Two sick in France because of Trichinella in wild boar meat

By News Desk on February 17, 2021

Two people have been diagnosed with trichinellosis after eating undercooked wild boar meat in France.

The animal was killed during a hunt on Dec. 8, 2020, in the Pyrénées-Orientales region. The two hunters from Vallespir…
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This pack was identified as tomato seeds sent to a U.S. resident. Photo courtesy of USDA

France reveals results of unordered seeds investigation

By News Desk on February 9, 2021

A probe in France into people receiving seeds from Asia that they did not order has found it was likely an online scam.

In summer 2020, people in many countries, including France, reported getting parcels…
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France notes slight Campylobacter rise in 2019

By News Desk on February 6, 2021

Data published by officials at Sante Publique France on Campylobacter in the country in 2019 shows a slight increase compared to the year before.

In France, epidemiological surveillance of Campylobacter infections is based on the…
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Health officials warn of seasonal poisoning risk from certain plants

By News Desk on December 25, 2020

A French agency has warned people of the risks of eating berries or leaves from decorative plants.

The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) seasonal message focused on holly, mistletoe…
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French Salmonella outbreak hospitalizes seven, sickens dozens

By News Desk on December 4, 2020

Seven people have needed hospital treatment as part of a Salmonella outbreak in France linked to dry pork sausages.

In total, 31 cases of salmonellosis have been detected by the National Reference Center for Salmonella…
Continue Reading French Salmonella outbreak hospitalizes seven, sickens dozens

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The poisonous amanita phalloides is also known as the death cap mushroom.

Hundreds poisoned in France from wild mushrooms

By Joe Whitworth on November 4, 2020

French authorities have renewed warnings about eating wild mushrooms after hundreds of poisoning cases in the past few months.

The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) reported that since the…
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UK hit hardest by outbreak linked to Brazil nuts; no cases in U.S. yet

By Joe Whitworth on October 23, 2020

More than 120 people are part of a multi-country Salmonella outbreak linked to Brazil nuts.

Since August 2019, the outbreak, caused by Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Anatum, has affected three European Union countries, the United…
Continue Reading UK hit hardest by outbreak linked to Brazil nuts; no cases in U.S. yet

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Salmonella in horse meat linked to two deaths in France

By Joe Whitworth on October 21, 2020

Two people have died after eating raw or undercooked horse meat, according to French public health officials.

Santé publique France has provided more details on two outbreaks linked to consumption of horse meat in summer…
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Chemicals in food are a main safety concern for majority of Americans

By News Desk on October 20, 2020

Seven in 10 Americans are concerned about the presence of chemical products in food, according to a survey.

The poll by Mérieux NutriSciences and bioMérieux found 70 percent of respondents were troubled about this topic…
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French agency warns about products from Djen Foods

By News Desk on August 21, 2020

Authorities in France have ordered the withdrawal and recall of all products sold by Djen Foods as they could be a threat to public health.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food (DGAL) said the items,…
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France also affected by Listeria in enoki mushrooms

By News Desk on August 3, 2020

France has become the fifth country to report Listeria in enoki mushrooms from South Korea.

It was already known that 36 people fell sick and four died in the United States from November 2016 to…
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