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
Results of a study on parasites in fish supports a change to European regulation, according to researchers.
Their work found a low risk of Anisakis larvae infection in fish products from European mariculture activities. Mariculture,
Continue Reading Scientists call for change in EU fish parasite rules
The next time you eat sashimi, nigiri or other forms of raw fish, you should consider doing a quick check for worms, according to a team of researchers.
A new study led by scientists at
Continue Reading Scientists find evidence of huge increase in parasitic worms found in raw seafood dishes
Swedish officials have ended investigations into an increase in domestic cryptosporidium infections because the number of cases decreased since the start of February.
The Public Health Agency of Sweden (Folkhälsomyndigheten) and Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket)
Continue Reading Five foodborne outbreaks added to cryptosporidium rise in Sweden
Nine in 10 sushi businesses did not have adequate controls to safeguard human health during a Food Safety Authority of Ireland audit.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) conducted the audits in October 2018
Continue Reading FSAI says its audit findings on Sushi are ‘concerning’
