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Meat, supplements, and wine seized in Portugal

By News Desk on October 4, 2023

Authorities in Portugal have seized several products in recent months because of breaches of legislation, including meat, food supplements, wine, and olive oil.

In July, the Food and Economic Safety Authority (ASAE) suspended operations at…

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Officials solve bread poisoning incident in Portugal that sickened more than 200

By Joe Whitworth on September 6, 2023

Health officials in Portugal have found the reason why more than 200 people fell ill recently after eating a type of bread.

The Directorate-General of Health (DGS) said 209 cases were associated with the consumption…

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EU assesses control systems in Morocco and Portugal

By News Desk on August 25, 2023

The European Commission’s health and safety unit has published findings from assessments looking at controls on food of non-animal origin (FNAO) in Morocco and Portugal.

A DG Sante audit in Morocco, in March and April…

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Warning issued after bread is linked to nearly 200 illnesses in Portugal

By News Desk on August 14, 2023

Health officials in Portugal have warned against eating a type of bread after almost 200 people fell sick in recent weeks.

The Directorate-General of Health (DGS) said 187 suspected cases of food poisoning have been…

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Portuguese crackdowns target meat, supplements, and olive oil

By News Desk on March 12, 2023

Authorities in Portugal have seized a number of food products in recent months including meat, fish, food supplements, and olive oil.

Earlier this month, the Food and Economic Safety Authority (ASAE), with help from the…

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Researchers show the burden of Salmonella in children

By News Desk on February 8, 2023

Researchers have looked at the burden of Salmonella in children in Portugal to help improve knowledge of the pathogen in the country.

The study aimed to characterize, from an epidemiological, microbiological, and clinical perspective, cases…

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Portuguese agency involved in several operations against unsafe food

By News Desk on October 2, 2022

Authorities in Portugal have carried out a series of recent operations to crackdown on businesses not complying with food rules.

The Food and Economic Security Authority (ASAE) helped to seize 500 kilograms of fish and…

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Meat and eggs among items seized by authorities in Portugal

By News Desk on May 31, 2022

Portuguese authorities have confiscated tons of meat products and millions of eggs in recent operations.

The Food and Economic Security Authority (ASAE) carried out an inspection of cold stores in the municipalities of Vila Verde,…
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Study shows students ‘underestimate’ potential food safety risks

By News Desk on April 7, 2022

Young people have a limited understanding of foodborne microbes and underestimate the risks and consequences of illness, according to a study.

Researchers from the European Union’s project SafeConsume interviewed 156 people aged 11 to 18…
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Eggs and meat among items seized by officials in Portugal

By News Desk on February 15, 2022

Portuguese authorities have confiscated 426,000 eggs and 10 tons of meat in different operations regarding food safety and security issues.

The Food and Economic Security Authority (ASAE) seized more than 426,000 eggs with an estimated…
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