norovirus

FDA warns public about certain oysters imported from Korea because of norovirus contamination

The FDA announced today that on July 16, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food informed it of an outbreak of norovirus illnesses associated with consumption of certain oysters from

By News Desk

/ 24 Jul 2025

FDA warns public about certain oysters imported from Korea because of norovirus contamination

FSAI annual report shows rise in recalls and incidents

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s (FSAI) annual report has revealed a rise in food incidents, recalls, and enforcement but a decline in sampling. In 2024, the food incidents

By Joe Whitworth

/ 18 Jul 2025

FSAI annual report shows rise in recalls and incidents

Sweden shares multi-year foodborne illness analysis

Sweden has published an analysis of outbreaks over several years that reveals the largest incident sickened 280 people. The report published by the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket) covers foodborne illnesses

By Joe Whitworth

/ 19 May 2025

Sweden shares multi-year foodborne illness analysis

Researchers assess disease burden in patients older than 5 years

Researchers have increased the understanding of diarrheal disease in older populations in South Africa. A study examined trends in enteric pathogen prevalence in participants older than 5 years of age

By Joe Whitworth

/ 9 May 2025

Researchers assess disease burden in patients older than 5 years

Caterer linked to norovirus outbreak in Australia

More than 60 people fell sick in a food handler-related norovirus outbreak in Australia. The outbreak affected six events where attendees consumed food provided by a single catering business

By Joe Whitworth

/ 1 May 2025

Caterer linked to norovirus outbreak in Australia

Expert calls for attention on foodborne viral disease risks

An expert has urged vigilance to keep ever-changing and emerging viruses out of food. Jeffrey LeJeune said it is not possible to predict the type, timing or location of

By Joe Whitworth

/ 18 Apr 2025

Expert calls for attention on foodborne viral disease risks

Salmonella dominated Spanish outbreaks in 2023

Spain recorded a rise in outbreaks in 2023 compared to past years with 350 because of Salmonella, according to a recent report. In Spain, outbreaks must be reported to the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 17 Apr 2025

Salmonella dominated Spanish outbreaks in 2023

More than 240 passengers, crew fall ill on cruise ship

More than 240 people have been sickened by a norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there has been a gastrointestinal

By News Desk

/ 4 Apr 2025

More than 240 passengers, crew fall ill on cruise ship

FDA expands warning on frozen oysters from South Korea tied to norovirus outbreak

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its warning to restaurants, retailers and consumers not to serve, sell or eat certain frozen half-shell oysters from South Korea’

By News Desk

/ 27 Mar 2025

FDA expands warning on frozen oysters from South Korea tied to norovirus outbreak

Norovirus dominates in Hong Kong outbreaks

The number of foodborne illness outbreaks declined in Hong Kong in 2024 compared to the year before but there was a rise in norovirus epidemics, according to statistics just released.

By News Desk

/ 24 Mar 2025

Norovirus dominates in Hong Kong outbreaks

Researchers report Salmonella as top cause of foodborne illness deaths in 2019

New research shows there were 9.9 million domestically acquired foodborne illnesses in the United States in 2019. The most recent data available before this was published in 2011. By

By Coral Beach

/ 20 Mar 2025

Researchers report Salmonella as top cause of foodborne illness deaths in 2019

60 sick in Swiss norovirus outbreak

More than 60 people have fallen sick after eating at a kebab shop in a Swiss municipality. The Office for Consumer Protection (AVS) closed the kebab shop in Möhlin in

By News Desk

/ 14 Mar 2025

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norovirus

FDA warns public about certain oysters imported from Korea because of norovirus contamination

FSAI annual report shows rise in recalls and incidents

Sweden shares multi-year foodborne illness analysis

Researchers assess disease burden in patients older than 5 years

Caterer linked to norovirus outbreak in Australia

Expert calls for attention on foodborne viral disease risks

Salmonella dominated Spanish outbreaks in 2023

More than 240 passengers, crew fall ill on cruise ship

FDA expands warning on frozen oysters from South Korea tied to norovirus outbreak

Norovirus dominates in Hong Kong outbreaks

Researchers report Salmonella as top cause of foodborne illness deaths in 2019

60 sick in Swiss norovirus outbreak

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