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Contaminated oysters behind several recent outbreaks

By Joe Whitworth on January 26, 2023

Oysters from different sources have been linked to illnesses in several countries in recent weeks.

There have been several product withdrawals and recalls plus the closure of production zones in France due to the detection…

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Norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships not uncommon

By News Desk on January 13, 2023

It’s cruise season and that means it’s norovirus season for vacationers who opt for trips on the high seas.

The most recently reported outbreak of the highly contagious virus, which often starts as a foodborne…

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Sick worker likely caused large norovirus donut outbreak, finds study

By Joe Whitworth on December 7, 2022

The source of a norovirus outbreak that affected more than 200 people in an Australian state was likely an ill food handler, according to researchers.

In November 2021, the Australian Capital Territory Department of Health…

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Sweden provides detail on outbreaks in 2021

By Joe Whitworth on November 26, 2022

Sweden has noted an increase in foodborne outbreaks and illnesses in 2021 but levels were still below pre-COVID-19 pandemic figures.

The number of outbreaks reported to the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket) in 2020 and 2021…

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Almost 300 sick in Singapore linked to a catering company

By News Desk on November 22, 2022

Nearly 300 people have fallen ill in Singapore after eating food from a catering company.

Two incidents affected 284 people who reported symptoms after consuming food prepared by Rasel Catering Singapore between Nov. 8 and…

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Another drop in outbreaks was recorded in Germany for 2021

By Joe Whitworth on November 4, 2022

The amount of foodborne outbreaks reported in Germany has continued to fall, according to the latest figures.

In 2021, the Robert Koch-Institut (RKI) and Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) received slightly fewer…

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Sick employees among patient count in restaurant norovirus outbreak

By Coral Beach on November 1, 2022

An investigation into a norovirus outbreak among patrons of an Illinois restaurant has ended after identifying 173 people who became ill.

The McHenry County Department of Health began the investigation into D.C. Cobb’s restaurant after…

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More than 200 backpackers and rafters sickened in Grand Canyon National Park backcountry

By News Desk on October 3, 2022

Between April 1 and June 17, 2022, at least 222 rafters and backpackers became infected with acute gastroenteritis, most likely norovirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is the largest…

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AFFI looks at current detection methods for public health, regulatory policy

By Guest Contributor on September 13, 2022

September is Food Safety Education month and, in recognition, the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) will host a virtual Food Safety Forum, where they will convene global…

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Experts review NGS methods for norovirus in shellfish

By News Desk on August 30, 2022

Scientists have assessed the use of next-generation sequencing (NGS) methods for norovirus in shellfish.

They found such techniques are ready to substitute current methods despite some limitations.

Bivalve molluscan shellfish (BMS) contamination with norovirus is…

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