Scientists have found a way to stop the growth of Listeria in a traditional Norwegian product and have improved detection methods.
Rakfisk is made by fermenting trout or char in
Testing of imported seafood in Norway has found all samples were compliant with the regulations.
Findings come from a report with results on the monitoring program for veterinary border control
The risk of foodborne botulism is still relevant when it comes to a traditional fish product in Norway, especially if it is homemade, according to scientists.
A study assessed the
Checks by Norwegian authorities at producers of a traditional dish have found a high level of compliance, according to a recently released report.
Rakfisk is a fish product made by
The number of most foodborne diseases dropped in Norway in 2020 but there were increases for Campylobacter, Cryptosporidium and Yersinia.
There was a decline for the majority of infectious diseases
Researchers have looked at the effect of different ripening temperatures and salt concentrations on the growth of Listeria monocytogenes in a traditional Norwegian fermented fish product.
Rakfisk is made from
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This year saw the first World Food Safety Day, a large Listeria outbreak in Spain, and another infant formula Salmonella outbreak.
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A brand of raw fermented trout has been recalled in Norway after being linked to several Listeria infections.
Haadem Fisk withdrew ‘Hel rakfisk i spann – 4 kilograms’ with lot number
A traditional Norwegian fish dish has been recalled due to a link with a case of botulism.
Torpet Fiskeoppdrettsanlegg AS recalled rakfisk due to suspicions that consumption can cause botulism.
The number of people affected by Listeria in Norway in the past few months has grown to 13. Two-thirds ate a traditional dish made with fermented, uncooked fish before becoming
