An analysis of fermented sausages in Norway has found only one sample was positive for E. coli.
The Norwegian Veterinary Institute examined domestically produced fermented sausages for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). There was one
Continue Reading Norway tests fermented sausages for E. coli
Checks by Norwegian authorities at producers of a traditional dish have found a high level of compliance, according to a recently released report.
Rakfisk is a fish product made by mild-salting and brine maturation at
Continue Reading Fish controls in Norway show improved results
A rare type of Salmonella has infected 16 people in Norway with the majority needing hospital treatment.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (Folkehelseinstituttet) reported that the Salmonella Blockley outbreak had affected people living in
Continue Reading Salmonella sickens 16 in Norway; source unknown
An outbreak of hepatitis A in Norway has been linked to imported frozen raspberries.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) and Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) reported 20 people had been affected but the
Continue Reading Norway links hepatitis A outbreak to imported, frozen raspberries
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
Continue Reading Norway checks Listeria controls at salmon producers; finds challenges
Norwegian public health officials are investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A that has affected 10 people.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) reported an investigation has been started with local health services and the
Continue Reading Norway searches for source of hepatitis A outbreak
Norway has reported 13 human Salmonella infections over three years linked to the feeding and handling of snakes.
Similarly, officials in the UK have reported almost 850 people have fallen ill with Salmonella infections in
Continue Reading Norway follows UK with reptile Salmonella warning
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
Continue Reading Seafood imports to Norway from non-EU countries mostly safe
Toxoplasma gondii is at the top of a risk ranking report of 20 pathogens in Norway.
It was followed by Campylobacter, Echinococcus multilocularis, enterohaemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC), Listeria monocytogenes, and non-typhoidal Salmonella, according to the
Continue Reading Toxoplasma gondii tops risk ranking list in Norway
Six people in Norway have fallen ill in recent months with the source of infection thought to be contaminated raw milk cheese from France.
The foodborne outbreak was suspected to be caused by Salmonella Dublin
Continue Reading Norway links Salmonella outbreak to raw milk cheese
