Modelling of Campylobacter in Sweden has indicated a 2-week time lag between human cases and broiler prevalence.
This suggests that the broiler prevalence two weeks earlier can partly explain domestic Campylobacter infections with transmission via handling and consumption
Continue Reading Study looks at link between Campylobacter in animals and humans
Researchers have provided more insight into what is thought to be the first Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen pre-cooked crayfish in dill brine.
In late September 2019, the Public Health Agency of Sweden (Folkhälsomyndigheten) identified
Continue Reading Study details rare Salmonella outbreak from frozen crayfish from China
The number of foodborne infections climbed in Sweden in 2021 compared to the year before but most are still below pre-Coronavirus pandemic levels.
The report by the National Veterinary Institute (SVA), Folkhälsomyndigheten (the Public Health Agency
Continue Reading Foodborne illness figures rise in Sweden in 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic continued to affect reports of other diseases in 2021, according to the Public Health Agency of Sweden (Folkhälsomyndigheten).
A summary of the epidemiological annual report for 2021 shows that foodborne diseases, such
Continue Reading Swedish disease data points to reduced COVID-19 impact in 2021
A multi-country Salmonella outbreak that has mainly sickened young people has been linked to chocolate products made by Ferrero.
Nearly 100 people are thought to be affected in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Sweden
Continue Reading Ferrero chocolate linked to multi-country Salmonella outbreak
More than a dozen people fell ill in Sweden recently with Salmonella infections after eating undercooked burgers.
An outbreak with 15 cases of salmonellosis after a lunch at a hotel restaurant was investigated by the
Continue Reading Salmonella in meat sickens 15 in Sweden
Antibiotic-resistant Campylobacter is more common on foreign chicken than domestic meat, according to an analysis in Sweden.
Research also found the majority of Campylobacter infections in patients infected abroad were resistant to antibiotic groups that
Continue Reading Swedish study looks at antibiotic resistance in Campylobacter on chicken
Bakery products were linked to the most illnesses in 2020, according to an analysis of food poisonings reported to the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket).
Food categories behind illnesses included bakery items with 210 cases, chicken
Continue Reading Swedish agency sees decline in reports of foodborne illness, possibly because of pandemic
An outbreak of Salmonella has ended in Sweden with officials unable to find the source of infection.
In October, 40 people became ill with monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium with the majority falling sick in the first
Continue Reading Sweden declares Salmonella outbreak over; another continues around the world
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
