Hepatitis A

Alerts involving global food safety network climb; frozen berries linked to multi-country outbreak

The number of food safety incidents involving an international network has gone up in the third quarter of this year compared to the previous three months. The International Food Safety

By Joe Whitworth

/ 23 Nov 2022

Alerts involving global food safety network climb; frozen berries linked to multi-country outbreak

Australian hepatitis A cases linked to imported dates

Six people in Australia were part of a hepatitis A outbreak this past year after eating dates from Jordan, according to a study. Researchers said it was the first known

By Joe Whitworth

/ 6 Nov 2022

Australian hepatitis A cases linked to imported dates

More sick in New Zealand hepatitis A frozen berry outbreak

An outbreak of hepatitis A in New Zealand linked to imported frozen berries is continuing to grow. There are now 21 hepatitis A infections from eating frozen berries since late

By News Desk

/ 29 Oct 2022

More sick in New Zealand hepatitis A frozen berry outbreak

New Zealand links hepatitis A berry cases to EU illnesses

Officials in New Zealand investigating Hepatitis A cases linked to berries have identified a connection with a past outbreak in Europe. There are 12 hepatitis A infections from eating frozen

By Joe Whitworth

/ 5 Oct 2022

New Zealand links hepatitis A berry cases to EU illnesses

Rise in Hepatitis A cases in EU and UK could partly be foodborne

Contaminated food could be playing a role in an increase of Hepatitis A infections, according to European officials. Clusters and outbreaks of hepatitis A virus (HAV) genotype IB with four

By Joe Whitworth

/ 1 Oct 2022

Rise in Hepatitis A cases in EU and UK could partly be foodborne

New Zealand issues hepatitis A warning for frozen berries following illnesses

New Zealand Food Safety has warned about the risk of hepatitis A in frozen berries after several recent illnesses. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) was informed by the Ministry

By Joe Whitworth

/ 15 Sep 2022

New Zealand issues hepatitis A warning for frozen berries following illnesses

AFFI looks at current detection methods for public health, regulatory policy

September is Food Safety Education month and, in recognition, the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) will host a virtual Food Safety Forum, where

By Guest Contributor

/ 13 Sep 2022

AFFI looks at current detection methods for public health, regulatory policy

Hepatitis A cases in Hungary prompt berry mix recall

A berry mix has been recalled across Europe after a number of people were sickened in Hungary by Hepatitis A. Two sizes of Ardo Fruitberry mix were recalled after the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 29 Aug 2022

Hepatitis A cases in Hungary prompt berry mix recall

FDA investigating three new outbreaks; other investigations remain active

The FDA is investigating two new outbreaks of infections from Salmonella bacteria. The agency is also investigating an outbreak of E. coli infections announced Tuesday by the CDC. In an

By Coral Beach

/ 18 Aug 2022

FDA investigating three new outbreaks; other investigations remain active

Cyclospora patient count grows in outbreak of unknown origin

Federal officials report that the number of patients in an outbreak of infections from the Cyclospora parasite have increased by more than a dozen in the past week. The Food

By News Desk

/ 11 Aug 2022

Cyclospora patient count grows in outbreak of unknown origin

Campylobacter tops pathogen burden ranking in Denmark

Campylobacter, Salmonella, and norovirus caused the highest burden of disease in Denmark in 2019, according to a study. Researchers ranked seven foodborne pathogens for their health and economic impact on

By Joe Whitworth

/ 10 Aug 2022

Campylobacter tops pathogen burden ranking in Denmark

FDA finds new Cyclospora outbreak; continues investigations on others

The FDA is investigating a new outbreak of dozens of infections caused by the Cyclospora parasite. Little information has been released, but the Food and Drug Administration is reporting that

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Jul 2022

FDA finds new Cyclospora outbreak; continues investigations on others

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.

Hepatitis A

Alerts involving global food safety network climb; frozen berries linked to multi-country outbreak

Australian hepatitis A cases linked to imported dates

More sick in New Zealand hepatitis A frozen berry outbreak

New Zealand links hepatitis A berry cases to EU illnesses

Rise in Hepatitis A cases in EU and UK could partly be foodborne

New Zealand issues hepatitis A warning for frozen berries following illnesses

AFFI looks at current detection methods for public health, regulatory policy

Hepatitis A cases in Hungary prompt berry mix recall

FDA investigating three new outbreaks; other investigations remain active

Cyclospora patient count grows in outbreak of unknown origin

Campylobacter tops pathogen burden ranking in Denmark

FDA finds new Cyclospora outbreak; continues investigations on others

Your Support Protects Public Health