More than 100 people are sick in a Campylobacter outbreak in Denmark linked to a local dairy.
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen), DTU Food Institute and Statens Serum Institut (SSI) are investigating illnesses
Continue Reading Campylobacter outbreak linked to milk sickens more than 100
A follow-up study on Salmonella prevalence among dairy cattle on a Swedish Island has found much lower levels.
In late 2019, the National Veterinary Institute (SVA) and Swedish Board of Agriculture (Jordbruksverket), did an anonymous
Continue Reading Follow-up dairy study shows less Salmonella; wild boar meat rules reviewed
Official controls of milk and meat production in Norway must be improved so they are in line with the law, according to an audit report.
The assessment found the overall system was good but Norwegian
Continue Reading Norway told to improve milk and meat controls to meet legal requirements
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a risk assessment on aflatoxins in food.
The report evaluates toxicity of aflatoxins to humans, estimates dietary exposure of the European Union population to these mycotoxins, and
Continue Reading EFSA assesses health risks of aflatoxins in food
Salmonella prevalence among Sweden’s dairy cattle herds is low but varies across the country, according to a study.
In late 2019, the National Veterinary Institute (SVA) and Swedish Board of Agriculture (Jordbruksverket), conducted an anonymous
Continue Reading Low prevalence of Salmonella in Sweden’s dairy herds
Milk has been recalled across two Australian states due to potential E. coli contamination.
The issue was identified as a result of company testing. It is not clear what strain of E. coli is involved
Continue Reading E. coli prompts milk recall in Australian states
Officials are reporting at least one person is sick in relation to milk that is now under recall because it is contaminated with a sanitizer.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has posted a recall for
Continue Reading Sanitizer found in milk; one person sick with recall underway
A dairy in an English town has been linked to an outbreak of E. coli, with 18 people sick. Darwin’s Dairy has been advised to recall all whole, skimmed and semi-skimmed milk and cream products
Continue Reading 18 ill in E. coli outbreak linked to dairy products; pasteurization problem cited
EFSA has launched a public comment period on risks to public health from aflatoxins in food.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM) concluded dietary exposure of the
Continue Reading EFSA wants comments on health risks from aflatoxins in food
Lactalis has made three separate recalls in the space of one week in England and Australia.
The recall in England involves a cheese potentially containing Listeria monocytogenes. Two recalls in Australia of milk are because
Continue Reading Lactalis issues three recalls in a week for different incidents
Olde York Potato Chips of Brampton, Ontario, has responded to one gastrointestinal illness report with a four-state, U.S. recall.
It recalled 10-ounce packages of Clancy’s Wavy Potato Chips with the UPC number 0 41498 16306
Continue Reading Illness, consumer complaints prompt recall of chips for undeclared milk
