Topics involving Salmonella, E. coli and Campylobacter were discussed at the latest meeting of a European network dedicated to microbial risk assessment.
The Scientific Network on Microbiological Risk Assessment (MRA
Climate change impacts such as higher average temperatures and more rain or droughts could increase the occurrence of some pathogens, according to a report from the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket)
Two issues have been sent for further investigation according to the first annual report from an emerging food safety risk unit in the Netherlands.
Experts identified more than 20 areas
Belgium’s system to prevent microbiological risks before and during harvest of certain foods has been criticized by the EU’s health and safety body. Officials in Belgium disagree.
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The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) in Hong Kong identified more than 2,000 incidents this past year.
Less than one-fourth, about 440, related to undeclared allergens, according to data
Imported fruit and vegetables remained the foodstuff with the most non-compliances in the latest round of testing by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).
Food safety statistics from January to June
European officials have evaluated the way the United States controls microbiological contamination in food of non-animal origin that is destined for Europe.
The review by DG Sante, the European Commission’
The effectiveness of a control system for food of non-animal origin in Poland, which verifies that microbiological risks are detected and reduced, has been questioned in an audit report.
The
Most issues with food and beverages in Italy involved products of animal origin and were microbiological, according to a recent report from authorities.
In 2018, almost 50,500 samples of
Lithuania is not able to verify whether food of non-animal origin is produced in compliance with EU regulations to prevent contamination with pathogens, according to a recent audit report.
DG
Most soft fruits exported from Serbia to Europe are not subject to official controls at primary production levels, according to a recently released audit report.
DG Sante, the European Commission’
The system in Egypt to control microbiological risks in food of non-animal origin for export to the European Union is in a phase of transition and reform, according to a
