Spain recorded a rise in outbreaks in 2023 compared to past years with 350 because of Salmonella, according to a recent report.
In Spain, outbreaks must be reported to the National Epidemiological Surveillance Network (RENAVE).
In 2023, 833 foodborne and waterborne outbreaks were reported, with 11,510 patients, 415 hospitalizations, and
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A woman in New Zealand has been fined for selling food that had been recalled.
In November 2024, Xinchen Liu, the owner of Samurai Bowl on Colombo Street in Christchurch, pleaded guilty to one charge under the Food Act for trading food that was subject to a recall. The action
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Four men and a business have been convicted in England after diverting meat unfit for human consumption back into the food chain.
Three men pled guilty, and one man and his business entered not guilty pleas at the Inner London Crown Court following an investigation by Southwark Council and the
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Portuguese authorities have uncovered illegal slaughter operations, olive oil fraud, and food unfit for consumption in various operations during recent months.
In January, a regional unit of the Economic and Food Safety Authority (ASAE) carried out an inspection at a food processing establishment in Ponte de Lima with support from
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An audit has found the Bulgarian meat control system is let down by a lack of problems being recorded during controls and limited enforcement.
The audit by DG Sante took place in May and June 2024 to evaluate the control system for slaughter hygiene and meat inspection. Recently, six recommendations
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Politicians have called for funding to be maintained for meat inspections after hearing evidence on the scale of products being seized at the border.
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee examined biosecurity measures for animal and plant imports to the UK. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
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Police in Brazil have arrested four people for selling meat that was allegedly unfit for human consumption as it had come into contact with floodwater.
Rio de Janeiro Civil Police conducted the operation against a company in Três Rios earlier this month. It was called Operation Carne Fraca but is
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Finnish Customs (Tulli) has investigated two meat smuggling cases.
The agency reported that from 2022 to 2024, more than 10,000 kilograms of meat were imported from Estonia and Latvia without sufficient documentation.
Eight suspects are involved in the cases. Preliminary investigation work will now be forwarded to the Prosecution District
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Spanish authorities have expanded a warning about Salmonella in raw milk cheese after several people fell sick.
The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) reported five cases linked to raw milk sheep’s cheese from Spain. There are likely many more sick people than have been confirmed. The U.S.
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Portuguese authorities have cracked down on dodgy food supplements, olive oil, wine, and meat products in a range of operations over recent months.
In late July, the Economic and Food Safety Authority (ASAE) inspected food supplements sold in physical and online stores to ensure compliance with the regulations.
As a
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