Authorities in the United States have confirmed the country did receive a “small” amount of raw cow’s milk cheese that has been linked to an E. coli O26 outbreak in France. There are a number
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Almost a third of STEC cases in children – ECDC
Children up to four years old accounted for almost one-third of confirmed Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) cases in 2017, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
A total of 6,647
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FSS clarifies position on STEC bacteria in ready-to-eat foods
Presence of any Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in ready-to-eat food is a potential risk to health, regardless of strain or genetic fingerprint, according to Food Standards Scotland (FSS).
The agency says it wants to
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U.K. sees rise in Campylobacter, Salmonella cases
Campylobacter, Salmonella and non-O157 Shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC) cases increased in the United Kingdom in 2017, according to a report.
The U.K. Zoonoses Report found Listeria and STEC O157 cases declined. Zoonoses are
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Scottish E. coli guidance updated
Scotland has updated guidance for the public health management of E. coli O157 and other Shiga toxin-producing (STEC) infections.
The Scottish Health Protection Network (SHPN) document replaces the 2013 guidance. It is designed to help
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Statistics show mixed results on progress against foodborne illness in EU
Salmonella and Campylobacter infections were at a stable level during the past five years, but Listeria cases continue to rise in Europe, according to an annual report on trends and sources of zoonoses.
The European
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Research shows STEC decline in Netherlands; report criteria likely a factor
Shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC) infections are at the lowest level since 2009, according to Dutch surveillance statistics.
In 2017, 393 patients with STEC infection were reported, compared with more than 600 in 2016.
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Researchers describe non-O157 STEC outbreak traced to salad
Researchers in Finland have detailed an E. coli outbreak in 2016 with more than 230 cases linked to rocket salad, known as arugula salad by U.S. consumers.
In August 2016, an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing
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Expert calls for ‘One Health’ approach as E.coli cases in Ireland continue to rise
Ireland is in the midst of one of its largest E. coli O157 outbreaks ever, with hundreds having been infected, according to a food safety expert.
Alan Reilly, former chief executive of the Food Safety
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FSIS: Beef Safety Measures Seem To Be Working
After testing for Salmonella and E. coli on a variety of beef carcasses at slaughter plants, federal food safety authorities are saying that slaughter plant beef safety measures seem to be working well. The U.S.
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Swedish Study Finds STEC in 13 Percent of Imported Beef
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) has been detected in 13 percent of beef samples tested from meat imported to Sweden between 2010 and 2011. The country’s National Food Agency tested both beef and leafy greens
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