A Norwegian agency has pledged almost $2.75 million to support food safety in developing countries.
The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) funding covers 2021 to 2023 and is for the Standards and Trade Development
Continue Reading Norway and Germany fund work on safe food in developing nations
Eating meat fondues and raclette grill meals contributes to the annual seasonal peak of Campylobacter cases in Germany, according to a study.
During such meals, raw meat is typically handled directly at the table and
Continue Reading German study reveals fondue as possible source of winter Campylobacter peak
Almost 50 people fell ill in France with Salmonella infections this past year linked to chicken from one slaughterhouse. Salmonella in beef from Germany was also documented.
Without whole genome sequencing (WGS), the persistent low-level
Continue Reading Salmonella and Listeria outbreaks discussed at EU event
Findings of E. coli in lamb and flour has triggered a warning from German authorities.
Basic rules of kitchen hygiene, such as using different cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables, should be followed. Proper
Continue Reading E. coli in lamb and flour prompts warning in Germany
The majority of people think food is safe in Germany and that safety is getting better, according to a survey.
More than half of survey respondents rated food as safe or very safe. This is
Continue Reading Survey finds most Germans think food is safe
A counterfeit version of Nestlé branded coffee has been found on sale in Germany and may contain foreign objects.
Nestlé Deutschland reported the product was packaged in a glass jar that looked like an old
Continue Reading Warning after counterfeit Nestlé coffee found in Germany
The number of foodborne infections in Germany declined in 2020 with the coronavirus pandemic likely affecting the figures, according to a report.
The Infectious Disease Epidemiology Annual Report provides a summary and assessment of notifications
Continue Reading COVID a factor as foodborne illness declines in Germany
The number of foodborne outbreaks reported in Germany halved in 2020, according to a report, but did include a large Salmonella outbreak linked to imported dried coconut.
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) and Federal Office
Continue Reading Recorded outbreaks plummet in Germany in 2020; pandemic was likely a factor
More sick people and Salmonella types are part of an outbreak in Europe linked to tahini and halva from Syria.
More than 120 people have now been affected since 2019 in Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark,
Continue Reading Salmonella outbreak linked to tahini and halva from Syria expands in Europe
A survey in Germany has found the majority of consumers want more transparency on the results of food inspections.
The poll, on behalf of the Federation of German Consumer Organizations (VZBV), revealed 88 percent of
Continue Reading Survey shows Germans want more transparent food controls
