The number of foodborne outbreaks in Switzerland almost halved in 2020 compared to the year before.
Only 13 outbreaks were reported following the consumption of food this past year versus 23 in 2019.
Overall, more
Continue Reading Swiss outbreaks fall but 10 die from listeriosis; survey shows public interest in food safety
A multi-year Listeria outbreak in Switzerland that killed 10 people was linked to pasteurized cheese products, according to a study.
The incident highlights the risk for recontamination of cheese during manufacturing and emphasizes the need
Continue Reading Swiss Listeria outbreak shows risk of cheese recontamination
Swiss authorities are investigating if cheese from one company is linked to the deaths of 10 people with listeriosis since 2018.
The Schwyz Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened criminal proceedings in connection with Listeria in
Continue Reading Cheese firm in Switzerland investigated over Listeria link
At least 11 people in Switzerland have been infected by Listeria and two have died after eating contaminated cheese.
Officials from the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) told Food Safety News that analysis
Continue Reading Officials report more patients in Listeria outbreak linked to cheese
Four patients have been infected by Listeria and one has died after eating potentially contaminated cheese at a hospital in Switzerland.
During an internal check, Käserei Vogel AG, based in Steinerberg, found Listeria in semi-hard
Continue Reading Hospital Listeria cases linked to cheese in Switzerland; one death reported
