Two audits by the European Commission’s health and safety unit have looked at checks on the food of non-animal origin (FNAO) in Hungary and Bulgaria.
A DG Sante audit, in May and June 2022 in
Continue Reading EU audits show Hungary and Bulgaria must improve controls
A Salmonella contamination incident has continued to affect Barry Callebaut in regions including North America, based on sales figures from the company.
An issue at the Wieze factory in Belgium in June 2022 with a batch
Continue Reading Barry Callebaut continues to see the impact of Salmonella finding
A Barry Callebaut chocolate factory in Belgium is back operating at full capacity after a Salmonella contamination scare earlier this year.
Cleaning of the factory in Wieze is nearing completion so it has returned to
Continue Reading Barry Callebaut site back to normal after Salmonella scare
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 unique but related HAV sequences
Continue Reading Rise in Hepatitis A cases in EU and UK could partly be foodborne
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 Hepatitis A virus was found.
Continue Reading Hepatitis A cases in Hungary prompt berry mix recall
Barry Callebaut is to resume production at its factory in Belgium that was involved in a Salmonella contamination incident beginning next month.
Cleaning of the chocolate lines affected by the Salmonella-positive lecithin in the plant
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The contaminated raw materials that forced Barry Callebaut to halt chocolate production in Belgium came from Hungary.
One batch of lecithin was unloaded at the Wieze factory on June 25. Barry Callebaut confirmed Salmonella Tennessee
Continue Reading Additive in Barry Callebaut chocolate Salmonella case came from Hungary
Young people have a limited understanding of foodborne microbes and underestimate the risks and consequences of illness, according to a study.
Researchers from the European Union’s project SafeConsume interviewed 156 people aged 11 to 18
Continue Reading Study shows students ‘underestimate’ potential food safety risks
Hungary’s food agency has launched a survey to find out more on people’s habits related to quick-frozen vegetables.
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) said it would provide the authority with a picture of
Continue Reading Hungary seeks data on consumers’ habits with frozen vegetables
The impact of Salmonella infections on consumers’ wellbeing has been estimated to be “very significant” by researchers in Hungary.
Salmonellosis is one of the most frequent foodborne illnesses in Hungary. Based on data from 2014
Continue Reading Study assesses Salmonella impact on consumers in Hungary
