Food chain monitoring in Finland has found a low level of an indicator of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in meat and animals, according to recent review of data.
Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) and AmpC-producing E. coli bacteria
Continue Reading Finland sees decline during ESBL monitoring
Two people have died in Finland as investigations into a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) outbreak continue.
The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has received nine reports of suspected E. coli outbreaks from
Continue Reading Two dead in Finnish E. coli outbreak
Authorities in Finland are investigating a number of suspected E. coli outbreaks in recent months to see if they are connected.
The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has received nine reports of suspected
Continue Reading Finland investigates dozens of E. coli patients; cases range from June to August
Finnish authorities have issued a warning after a number of E. coli infections were linked to hamburger patties.
The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto) were made aware of
Continue Reading Undercooked burgers suspected for E. coli cases in Finland
The number of foodborne outbreaks and people sick declined for the second year in a row in Finland, according to a new report.
In total, 34 foodborne outbreaks were recorded this past year compared to
Continue Reading Finland sees fewer outbreaks for second year in a row; recalls increase
Finland reported a record number of Listeria infections this past year with the figure almost twice as high as 2019.
The 93 Listeria infections in 2020 were nearly double the 50 in the year before
Continue Reading Finland sees record Listeria high in 2020
Health authorities in Finland have noted an increase in Cryptosporidium infections. Despite the coronavirus pandemic restrictions and reduced travel, there were 571 cryptosporidiosis cases in 2020, almost 30 times as high as the figure in
Continue Reading Finland tries to tackle Cryptosporidium increase
The number of food recalls in Finland increased for the fifth year in a row in 2020.
According to data collected by the Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto), food was withdrawn from the market 267 times
Continue Reading Food recalls in Finland continue to rise
At least 30 people have fallen ill after eating at a restaurant in Finland during the end of January.
An investigation by public health officials in the town of Kokkola, also known as Karleby, found
Continue Reading Salmonella sickens 30 in Finland
Two different Salmonella outbreaks have been reported in Finland with one linked to zucchini from Spain.
The first outbreak in the Finnish city of Rovaniemi affected 20 people but a source was not found. The
Continue Reading Finland hit by two Salmonella outbreaks; day care centers, schools involved
