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Multiple EU countries part of Salmonella outbreak

By Joe Whitworth on December 3, 2021

At least four European countries have been affected by a Salmonella outbreak with investigators as yet unable to determine the source.

Thirteen people have fallen ill in Iceland, eight in Denmark, one in Sweden and…
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Auditors say Iceland’s animal controls are OK but should be quicker

By News Desk on October 11, 2021

Iceland’s system on residues and contaminants is good but the time between sampling and test results could be improved, according to an audit by the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA)…
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Meat testing in Iceland shows relatively low contamination levels

By News Desk on September 21, 2021

Official screening for pathogens in meat in Iceland in 2020 did not find Salmonella or Campylobacter but did detect E. coli.

The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST), the Ministry of Industry and Innovation and…
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Food controls in Iceland improve but weaknesses remain

By News Desk on May 6, 2021

Iceland has been told to improve its controls on animal by-products by the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) added the country had made progress in other areas covered by past…
Continue Reading Food controls in Iceland improve but weaknesses remain

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Nearly 400 people sick from Salmonella in UK; nearly half are children

By Joe Whitworth on October 17, 2020

Almost 400 people have fallen ill with Salmonella since the start of the year in the United Kingdom after eating frozen chicken products.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Public Health England (PHE) are investigating…
Continue Reading Nearly 400 people sick from Salmonella in UK; nearly half are children

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Iceland told to improve controls for ready-to-eat foods

By Joe Whitworth on September 5, 2020

Iceland has been told to improve official controls on ready-to-eat food by the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) monitors compliance with European Economic Area (EEA) rules in Iceland, Liechtenstein and…
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STEC findings for lamb in Iceland fall

By News Desk on August 7, 2020

Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) was detected in more than a fifth of lamb samples tested but this was a lower contamination rate than 2018, according to the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST).

The…
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Botulism suspected in Argentina, confirmed in Iceland

By News Desk on January 28, 2020

Authorities in Argentina are investigating two suspected cases of foodborne botulism linked to a brand of pickled wild boar.

The National Administration of Drugs, Foods and Medical Devices (ANMAT) reported those ill are associated with…
Continue Reading Botulism suspected in Argentina, confirmed in Iceland

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Maine investigates case of E. coli linked to Iceland outbreak

By Joe Whitworth on July 20, 2019

A child in the United States is thought to be part of an E. coli outbreak linked to a farm in Iceland that has affected 21 people.

A spokeswoman from Maine Center for Disease Control…
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Farm linked to E. coli outbreak halts ice cream sales and animal contact

By Joe Whitworth on July 17, 2019

Ice cream production and contact with calves has been stopped while investigations continue into an E. coli outbreak in Iceland, according to one of the owners of the farm.

A cluster of Shiga toxin producing…
Continue Reading Farm linked to E. coli outbreak halts ice cream sales and animal contact

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