The number of outbreaks and people sick in them declined in Norway in 2023, but this past year saw the country record one of its most serious-ever E. coli outbreaks.
Twenty-five outbreaks were caused by contaminated foodstuffs, with 518 people sick. This is down from 34 outbreaks and 628 cases
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The number of broiler flocks positive for Campylobacter in Norway increased in 2023 but is still at low levels, according to the latest data.
Surveillance in 2023 showed that 128 flocks, or 6.1 percent, were positive for Campylobacter.
This is from tests on broiler flocks slaughtered before 51 days of
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Norwegian officials have solved a Bacillus cereus outbreak that affected more than 20 young children.
Several infants aged 5 to 6 months old became ill between November 2023 and January 2024 after eating a type of porridge.
Tveter Gård Foredling withdrew several Den Sorte Havre branded products aimed at children
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A Norwegian company has revealed that it sold frozen salmon for several years, which was not suitable for human consumption.
Findings come from an internal investigation by the board of Pure Norwegian Seafood (PNS) into suspected irregularities in the sale of frozen salmon. Prior regulatory inspections, controls, and audits had
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An outbreak of Salmonella has ended in Norway without officials finding the source.
An investigation into the outbreak of Salmonella Napoli has been completed as no cases have been detected since the end of September.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) had reported seven outbreak cases.
People became ill
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Danish officials have solved an E. coli outbreak linked to meat that sickened six people.
Since late March, half a dozen E. coli O157:H7 patients fell sick, and one developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). HUS is a severe complication associated with E. coli infections that causes kidney failure. The first
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Seven people have fallen sick across Norway as part of a Salmonella outbreak.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) said the source of infection in the Salmonella Napoli outbreak is unknown.
People became ill from the end of August until late September this year. Patients range in age from 6
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Norwegian officials have uncovered a case of fish fraud during a national control operation.
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) took 15 samples of fresh and frozen tuna from importers and wholesalers and found an illegally high level of carbon monoxide in one sample.
Low values of carbon monoxide were
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Public health officials in Norway have warned that a severe E. coli outbreak is not over and have urged people to take precautions.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) reported that E. coli O26:H11 had been detected in 20 people, up from 17 in the previous update. It is
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A recall of meat products as part of an E. coli outbreak in Norway has been expanded.
Nordfjord Kjøtt issued the extended recall this past week. It now covers certain shelf life dates of nine products, including Hamburger Classic, Prima Hamburger, Bacon Burger, ground (or minced) meat, and Big Beef
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