Campaigns by authorities in the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark have found allergen information provided to consumers is often inaccurate.
European regulation lists 14 allergens that are subject to labeling and information requirements.
Inspections by the
Continue Reading National checks reveal allergy information often incorrect
Contaminated shellfish are continuing to cause illnesses in several European countries and Hong Kong.
At least 170 people have fallen ill in Helsinki, Finland, after eating oysters in various restaurants in February and March. Cases
Continue Reading Oysters linked to 170 illnesses in Finland; people sick in other countries
A second alert for Salmonella at an egg producer in Sweden does not appear to have resulted in more people getting sick, according to health officials.
The Public Health Agency of Sweden (Folkhälsomyndigheten) said new findings
Continue Reading No cases yet linked to most recent Salmonella finding in Sweden
The number of people sick in a Salmonella outbreak in Sweden traced to eggs has gone up again to nearly 80.
The Public Health Agency of Sweden (Folkhälsomyndigheten) said 76 people were sick, which is
Continue Reading The number of sick in the Swedish egg Salmonella outbreak continues to increase
Heavy metals are the main hazard for consumers when eating seaweed harvested in Nordic countries, according to a report.
The report covers the safety of seaweed used as food, with a focus on chemical and
Continue Reading Nordic nations assess seaweed safety
The number of people sick in a Salmonella outbreak in Sweden traced to eggs has doubled to almost 50.
The Public Health Agency of Sweden (Folkhälsomyndigheten) also warned this figure is expected to increase again.
Continue Reading Number sick in Swedish Salmonella outbreak doubles
More than 20 people have fallen ill in Sweden with the source of their infections suspected to be eggs.
The Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak involves 22 people from 11 different regions. Patients are aged between 7
Continue Reading Salmonella outbreak in Sweden linked to eggs
Sweden has become the latest country to report Shigella infections in people who had been to Cape Verde.
Shigella patients have also been found in the Netherlands, Denmark, France, Germany, Portugal, and the United Kingdom.
Continue Reading Sweden was also affected by illnesses linked to Cape Verde
A Salmonella outbreak in Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands has been linked to contaminated cucumbers from Spain.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) said 72 people are sick in the Salmonella Agona outbreak and 24
Continue Reading Cucumbers linked to multi-country Salmonella outbreak
A Salmonella outbreak initially reported in Norway has grown and now is also affecting Sweden.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) said 58 people are sick in the Salmonella Agona outbreak and 23 had
Continue Reading Salmonella outbreak grows and spreads to Sweden