Switzerland

Swiss scientists reveal Listeria trends

An analysis of Listeria in Switzerland covering six years has revealed several outbreaks and sporadic cases connected to international incidents. Researchers collected 335 Listeria monocytogenes isolates from cases of listeriosis

By Joe Whitworth

/ 18 Aug 2026

Swiss food agency reports spike in outbreaks

By Joe Whitworth

/ 9 Jul 2026

Swiss food agency reports spike in outbreaks

Swiss study finds E. coli, Yersinia and Listeria in raw milk

Samples from raw milk vending machines across Switzerland were analyzed

By Joe Whitworth

/ 7 Apr 2026

Swiss study finds E. coli, Yersinia and Listeria in raw milk

Scientists hope new Swiss system will help in Listeria battle

Plus: Information about a Bacillus cereus outbreak at a school

By Joe Whitworth

/ 17 Mar 2026

Scientists hope new Swiss system will help in Listeria battle

Analysis shows limited impact of Swiss Campylobacter measures

Efforts to reduce Campylobacter in Switzerland have not worked so far, according to scientists. At 93 cases per 100,000 population, the incidence of campylobacteriosis in 2024 was at the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 13 Jan 2026

Analysis shows limited impact of Swiss Campylobacter measures

Swiss scientists test berries for bacteria

There is a low rate of bacterial contamination in frozen berries, according to a study in Switzerland. However, researchers warned that such products may pose a risk if they are

By Joe Whitworth

/ 27 Aug 2025

Swiss scientists test berries for bacteria

Swiss agency reports rise in infections and 43 outbreaks

Reports of most major pathogens increased in Switzerland in 2024 and the country continued to battle a serious Listeria outbreak. The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) reported that

By Joe Whitworth

/ 2 Jul 2025

Swiss agency reports rise in infections and 43 outbreaks

Scientists find Salmonella in imported chicken meat

Testing by scientists has found Salmonella in imported chicken meat in Switzerland. Researchers investigated Salmonella prevalence in 200 chicken samples from Swiss retail stores. Six imported samples tested positive and

By News Desk

/ 22 May 2025

Scientists find Salmonella in imported chicken meat

60 sick in Swiss norovirus outbreak

More than 60 people have fallen sick after eating at a kebab shop in a Swiss municipality. The Office for Consumer Protection (AVS) closed the kebab shop in Möhlin in

By News Desk

/ 14 Mar 2025

Pesticide residues dominate EU import control changes

Pesticide residues dominate the latest batch of changes made by the European Commission to the level of inspections on imported products. The revised legislation sets the rate of official controls

By Joe Whitworth

/ 2 Jan 2025

Pesticide residues dominate EU import control changes

Scientists assess the quality of plant-based products in Switzerland

Non-pathogenic Listeria, Bacillus cereus, and Staphylococcus aureus have been detected in plant-based products tested in Switzerland. The study, published in the Journal of Food Protection, assessed the microbiological

By News Desk

/ 20 Nov 2024

Scientists assess the quality of plant-based products in Switzerland

Swiss survey finds people taking risks with food to save money

A survey in Switzerland has found that higher living costs have had a negative impact on the food safety behavior of consumers, according to a recently released report. The general

By Joe Whitworth

/ 1 Nov 2024

Swiss survey finds people taking risks with food to save money

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Switzerland

Swiss scientists reveal Listeria trends

Swiss food agency reports spike in outbreaks

Swiss study finds E. coli, Yersinia and Listeria in raw milk

Scientists hope new Swiss system will help in Listeria battle

Analysis shows limited impact of Swiss Campylobacter measures

Swiss scientists test berries for bacteria

Swiss agency reports rise in infections and 43 outbreaks

Scientists find Salmonella in imported chicken meat

60 sick in Swiss norovirus outbreak

Pesticide residues dominate EU import control changes

Scientists assess the quality of plant-based products in Switzerland

Swiss survey finds people taking risks with food to save money

Your Support Protects Public Health