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Researchers have highlighted the significant burden of foodborne infections in Central America and the Caribbean and called for more attention on the issue in the region.

A review focused on bacterial foodborne diseases in Central America and the Caribbean (CAC) from 2000 to 2024.

In total, 35 studies met the inclusion

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Consumption of poorly prepared food has been identified as a factor in a fatal Guillain-Barré outbreak in Guatemala.

Findings come from the results of case control studies announced by the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS) and the Guatemalan Institute of Social Security (IGSS).

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is

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Regional WHO and FAO offices in Asia, the Americas and Africa highlighted their work on safe food to mark World Food Safety Day this past week.

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is helping countries in the Americas strengthen food control systems. PAHO, through actions coordinated by the Pan American
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