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WHO urges food system changes to improve food safety

By News Desk on January 31, 2023

Food systems must be transformed urgently to improve food safety and health, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

WHO said multiple problems are negatively affecting health including zoonotic pathogens that spread between animals and…

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At least 100 ill in Swedish Cryptosporidium salad outbreak

By News Desk on November 18, 2022

A rise in Cryptosporidium infections in Sweden has been attributed to contaminated salad by public health officials.

The Public Health Agency of Sweden (Folkhälsomyndigheten) said 101 cases of a certain type of Cryptosporidium parvum had been…

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Scientists find large gap in anisakis estimates and official statistics

By Joe Whitworth on September 24, 2022

Researchers have estimated that Japan had around 20,000 anisakiasis cases each year in 2018 and 2019. These figures are much higher than official data.

Anisakiasis is a parasitic disease caused by anisakid worms. Transmission occurs…

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Cryptosporidiosis, a diarrheal disease caused by Cryptosporidium parvum protozoan

Foodborne Cryptosporidium outbreaks likely being missed in France

By News Desk on September 16, 2022

Foodborne sources of Cryptosporidium outbreaks are probably underestimated in France, according to a study.

Researchers looked at outbreaks detected from 2017 to 2020 and summarized investigations by the Cryptosporidiosis National Reference Center.

There were 11…

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Nearly 50 sick with Trichinella infections in Argentina

By News Desk on April 15, 2022

Almost 50 cases of Trichinella infection have been detected in a region of Argentina.

The Ministry of Health of Córdoba is now reporting 46 cases of trichinosis, which is up from the 13 infections the…
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Study reveals parasites in berries; scientists say new protection system needed

By Joe Whitworth on January 21, 2022

Cyclospora, Toxoplasma, and Cryptosporidium have been detected in berries sold in Norway.

Researchers said findings show the need for a system to ensure the parasitological safety of fresh berries.

Blueberries, strawberries and raspberries were tested…
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Sweden assesses impact of climate change on food safety

By Joe Whitworth on December 2, 2021

Climate change impacts such as higher average temperatures and more rain or droughts could increase the occurrence of some pathogens, according to a report from the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket).

The report also looks at…
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Cryptosporidiosis, a diarrheal disease caused by Cryptosporidium parvum protozoan

Latest Cryptosporidium parasite statistics show rise in Europe

By News Desk on October 10, 2021

Infections from the Cryptosporidium parasite are continuing to rise in Europe, according to a report published this month by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).

Outbreaks associated with food and drink, such…
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Researchers find Italian Giardia outbreak linked to tap water

By Joe Whitworth on September 11, 2021

Scientists have provided more details about the first documented outbreak of giardiasis in Italy that was linked to tap water, according to recently published research.

More than 200 people were affected during several months and…
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Spike in cryptosporidium parasitic infections prompts warning in Ireland

By News Desk on April 25, 2021

Public health officials in Ireland have issued a warning following a large increase in cryptosporidium infections in the past month.

The Health Service Executive-Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) said the rise in the parasitic infections…
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