Findings from three seafood monitoring programs in Norway have revealed some non-compliances but an overall positive picture.
The Institute of Marine Research analyzed 43 samples of fish and fish products for histamine content in 2024. Samples were collected by the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) at retail and processing plants.
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New scientific evidence has been assessed in a document looking at the pros and cons of fish consumption.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) used a literature review and expert consultation to update a 2010 report on the risks and
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Testing of imported seafood in Norway has found all samples were compliant with the regulations.
Findings come from a report with results on the monitoring program for veterinary border control on aquatic products imported to Norway from countries outside the EU and the European Economic Area in 2023.
Staff at Norwegian
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Researchers have found Anisakis larvae in tested samples of fish in Slovakia and called on authorities to step up monitoring of marine parasites.
Scientists revealed extensive infection of fish products with Anisakis larvae and seropositive cases in a group of volunteers regularly eating fish products.
Anisakiasis is a parasitic disease caused by
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Listeria can be found in salmon production environments and on fish, according to a study in Norway.
Researchers said fish with low levels of Listeria monocytogenes could enter the downstream supply so maintaining the cold chain during transportation and further processing is crucial to prevent growth in the final products.
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The majority of seafood products imported into Norway were compliant with food safety rules, according to a new report.
The report summarizes the monitoring program for seafood imported to Norway from countries outside the European Union and the European Economic Area in 2020.
Samples were collected at Norwegian border inspection
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Results of a monitoring program have shown seafood imported into Norway in 2019 was generally safe.
A total of 129 samples were examined by different analytical methods and assays for microorganisms and undesirable chemical substances. Microbiological analyses were performed on 94 samples.
The Institute of Marine Research (IMR) did the
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