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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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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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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Spanish authorities have confiscated 16 tons of mollusks because of suspected illegal shellfish harvesting.
La Guardia Civil reported most of the mollusks came from Portugal. Four people have been arrested while another five suspects as
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Authorities in Portugal are investigating after up to 70 children needed hospital treatment earlier this month in the country.
The Economic and Food Safety Authority (ASAE) through its Southern Regional Unit went to the city
Continue Reading Portuguese officials probe cause of children’s food poisoning
Spanish authorities have uncovered the alleged fraudulent sale of meat products as part of two different actions.
The Guardia Civil ran two operations in Madrid and Salamanca, Spain. In the first action, named Operation SLICE,
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Researchers have studied the relationship between consumer practices, kitchens, and the risk of cross-contamination with pathogens in Europe.
Participants from 87 households in six European countries were observed and interviewed in 2018 during shopping and
Continue Reading Study finds differences in domestic food prep practices
Spanish authorities have seized more than 120,000 kilos of potentially unsafe meat products.
La Guardia Civil in Spain detained 14 people and investigated another two for their part in labeling and distribution of meat products
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The European Commission has asked member states to look into the suspected illegal trade of bivalve mollusks that has caused foodborne outbreaks.
At a Food Fraud Network meeting in May, the Commission said it was
Continue Reading EU calls for action on alleged illegal trade of bivalve mollusks
Authorities in Spain and Portugal have uncovered what they are calling a criminal network involving contaminated clams that sickened up to 30 people.
The investigation involved the Portuguese Economic and Food Safety Authority (ASAE), Food
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