Climate impacts on diseases including foodborne infections pose a growing threat, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA).
The agency said there is a need to move from planning to action and to improve awareness
Continue Reading EU report warns of climate impact on foodborne 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 lake trout or arctic char
Continue Reading Researchers report temperature important for controlling Listeria in rakfisk
Results of a risk assessment in Finland show those preparing and handling food may play a critical role in the incidence of listeriosis.
The stage after retail, including food handling and storage by the consumer
Continue Reading Finnish researchers investigate Listeria risk
Editor’s note: Children, pregnant women and older adults can develop serious and life-threatening illnesses from food poisoning. Holidays usually include these high-risk groups, making food safety even more important than usual.
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Climate change is likely to have considerable impact on food safety, placing public health at risk, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
In its first publication on the topic, WHO officials said changing rainfall
Continue Reading WHO says climate change could have ‘considerable’ food safety impact
Nordic nations had a seasonal campylobacteriosis peak in mid- to late summer while most other European countries had a smaller rise earlier in the year, according to a study.
Researchers in Eurosurveillance examined how the
Continue Reading Campylobacter peaks across EU revealed
From Fourth of July cookouts to entertaining visiting relatives, summertime is a season that brings together loved ones and lots of food. This summer, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is providing tips on
Continue Reading FSIS Provides PRO Grilling Tips for the 4th of July and all those Summer Barbecues
This is the year that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) begins rolling out key components of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the sweeping law meant to modernize the U.S. food safety system.
Continue Reading How the ‘Internet of Things’ Will Impact Food Safety
