Contaminated rice was the source of an outbreak in China caused by a rare pathogen.
Bacillus paranthracis belongs to the Bacillus cereus group. However, globally reported outbreaks remain rare and
The number of enforcement measures taken against food businesses went up in 2024 in Ireland prompting officials to describe the rise as “unacceptable.”
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI)
Scientists have assessed the leading causes of Listeria infections in the Netherlands.
Most listeriosis cases are estimated to be of cattle origin. Other important sources are chicken and seafood. Consumption
Scientists in Australia have identified a parasite in game deer and feral pigs for the first time.
Researchers at Charles Sturt University discovered the Sarcocystis species of parasite during their
Poorly cooked pork liver was the suspected source of a hepatitis E outbreak in China in 2022, according to a recent report.
In July and August 2022, an outbreak of
Higher fridge temperatures in the homes of older people could be putting them at greater risk of Listeria infection, according to a study.
Researchers looked at the temperatures of domestic
Researchers have raised questions about the threat Yersinia enterocolitica poses to public health.
The study, involving the Quadram Institute, University of East Anglia, and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)
Beef and lamb on sale in Sweden are a common source of human exposure to potentially pathogenic Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), based on findings from a study.
The work
A study of Salmonella in horses in Italy has uncovered an outbreak that affected 17 people.
From June to November 2021, 146 horses, five donkeys, and one mule were tested
Researchers have evaluated a range of studies focussed on Salmonella in insects to gather data for assessing the safety of insect-based foods.
The systematic review looked at 36 studies investigating
Researchers have analyzed produce in Spain for two foodborne parasites, finding a high level of contamination.
The study assessed the occurrence of Giardia duodenalis and Cryptosporidium oocysts in green leafy
Eggs are the main food source of Salmonella outbreaks in Europe, according to a study.
From a list of 18 food sources, eggs and egg products were the most important
