People in Germany often eat raw or unheated food and are not fully aware of the related risks, according to a survey.
Findings come from a special edition of the consumer monitor by the German
Continue Reading Survey shows Germans underestimate the risk of raw foods
Surveillance of certain bacterial pathogens was maintained in Germany despite a reduction in sample submissions during the first part of the Coronavirus pandemic, according to the Robert Koch-Institut.
In March 2020, infection control measures were
Continue Reading German pathogen surveillance continued despite COVID-19 pressures
A Danish campaign to tackle Listeria after a large outbreak doesn’t appear to have worked, based on the recently released findings of a study.
The awareness campaign was a risk communication strategy aimed at reducing
Continue Reading Sampling shows the limited impact of the Danish Listeria campaign
Germany has donated almost €3 million ($3.2 million) to boost safe trade in developing and least-developed countries (LDCs).
The €2.85 million ($3.1 million) sum until 2025 will help such nations meet international food safety, animal
Continue Reading Germany helps support safe food trade in developing countries
E. coli has been found in ground beef, pre-packaged salads, and ready-made dough and baking mixes, according to results of food controls in Germany.
In 2021 risk-based monitoring, samples of ground, or minced, beef was
Continue Reading German testing finds E. coli in beef, salad, and dough
Investigations into several past outbreaks were discussed at a recent event on infectious diseases.
Presentations at the European Scientific Conference on Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology (ESCAIDE) covered Salmonella, Listeria, Clostridium Perfringens, and botulism outbreaks.
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Continue Reading Scientists show work on past outbreak investigations
The United Kingdom has assessed the safety of imported seafood as part of an annual operation targeting illicit food and drinks.
Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority (SCPHA) took part in Operation Opson XI, which is
Continue Reading Seafood and alcohol focus for national fraud operations; undeclared additives, improper labels found
Half of Germans think that food bought in the country is safe, according to a survey.
Consumers mostly rate the safety of food purchased in Germany as high, found a survey by the German Federal
Continue Reading Survey highlights thoughts on food safety in Germany
The amount of foodborne outbreaks reported in Germany has continued to fall, according to the latest figures.
In 2021, the Robert Koch-Institut (RKI) and Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) received slightly fewer
Continue Reading Another drop in outbreaks was recorded in Germany for 2021
France has recorded more than 60 illnesses linked to wild mushrooms since the beginning of September.
Recent weather conditions have favored the growth of wild mushrooms and more than 60 intoxications have been reported to
Continue Reading France hit again by wild mushroom poisonings