Campylobacter, Salmonella, and norovirus caused the highest burden of disease in Denmark in 2019, according to a study.
Researchers ranked seven foodborne pathogens for their health and economic impact on Danish society in 2019. Work covered Campylobacter, Salmonella
Continue Reading Campylobacter tops pathogen burden ranking in Denmark
Virginia Tech researchers are testing a potential live oral vaccine for norovirus. The vaccine that the team is testing is in development by Indiana University researchers and uses the Rotarix rotavirus vaccine as a platform.
Continue Reading Virginia Tech researchers testing potential vaccine for norovirus
The number of foodborne outbreaks almost tripled in Switzerland in 2021 compared to the year before.
This past year, 37 outbreaks were reported with 540 people sick and 40 hospitalized versus 13 outbreaks in 2020.
Continue Reading Swiss outbreaks triple in 2021; illnesses also rise
Denmark recorded an increase in foodborne outbreaks in 2021 but the number of infections remained below the average, likely because of COVID-19 related factors.
Figures came from a report published by the DTU Food Institute
Continue Reading Denmark notes rise in outbreaks in 2021
Revive Organics Inc. is recalling certain smoothie and oat products from the marketplace because of possible norovirus contamination of the raspberries used in these products.
This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency test
Continue Reading Revive Organics recalls smoothies and oats over norovirus concerns
New Alasko Limited Partnership is recalling Alasko brand IQF Whole Raspberries because of possible norovirus contamination.
This recall comes after a month after a similar recall of Mantab Inc.’s Below Zero brand whole, frozen raspberries
Continue Reading Raspberries recalled in Canada over norovirus contamination
Tri-Star Seafood Supply Ltd. is recalling certain Tri-Star Seafood Supply Ltd. brand Live Spot Prawns because of possible norovirus contamination.
This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency during its investigation
Continue Reading Norovirus outbreak investigation leads to prawn recall in Canada
Épicerie Frenette is recalling whole raspberries from the marketplace because of possible norovirus contamination.
This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results.
The recalled product has been sold at Épicerie Frenette, 625
Continue Reading Raspberries recalled in New Brunswick over norovirus concerns
Kitchen staff and food companies lack knowledge about norovirus, according to a Danish report.
A Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen) campaign checked whether food companies and the staff who work in different types of
Continue Reading Danish campaign reveals lack of norovirus knowledge
A Salmonella outbreak affected more than 700 people in Finland in 2021, according to new information from the Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto).
The implicated food was a salad with iceberg lettuce, cucumber and peas served
Continue Reading Large Salmonella outbreak dominates Finnish figures
