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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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
Continue Reading At least 100 ill in Swedish Cryptosporidium salad outbreak
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
Continue Reading Scientists find large gap in anisakis estimates and official statistics
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
Continue Reading Foodborne Cryptosporidium outbreaks likely being missed in France
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
Continue Reading Nearly 50 sick with Trichinella infections in Argentina
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
Continue Reading Study reveals parasites in berries; scientists say new protection system needed
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
Continue Reading Sweden assesses impact of climate change on food safety
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
Continue Reading Latest Cryptosporidium parasite statistics show rise in Europe
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
Continue Reading Researchers find Italian Giardia outbreak linked to tap water
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
Continue Reading Spike in cryptosporidium parasitic infections prompts warning in Ireland
