Ukraine has warned that Russia’s invasion of the country threatens food safety and it is also worried about food fraud.
Comments were made at the FAO/WHO Regional Coordinating Committee for Europe meeting, held this past
Continue Reading Ukraine raises food safety and fraud concerns at Codex meeting
National authorities have issued a range of guidance because of the conflict in Ukraine affecting the food supply chain.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said it was aware that businesses may be having
Continue Reading National agencies allow flexibility because of Ukraine-related supply issues
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has added its voice of support to the people of Ukraine while reassuring those in the United Kingdom that no related food safety risks have yet been detected.
The agency
Continue Reading FSA and others monitoring potential food impacts of Ukraine invasion
Microbiological contamination in fruit from Ukraine for export to Europe might not be detected, according to findings from an audit.
A DG Sante assessment in Ukraine in June 2021 focused on viruses and bacteria in
Continue Reading Audit finds fruit contamination may go undetected in Ukraine
Eliminating foodborne botulism in Ukraine will only be possible with an end to home canning and state control of commercial canned products, according to a study.
Researchers assessed foodborne botulism in Ukraine from 1955 to
Continue Reading Researchers look at 60 years of botulism data in Ukraine
Lithuanian authorities have ordered the destruction of some eggs from Ukraine because of the detection of Salmonella.
The State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) prohibited the sale of medium sized white eggs in packs of
Continue Reading Lithuania orders destruction of eggs contaminated by Salmonella
Latvian officials have called on the European Commission to monitor Ukrainian egg producers more closely to protect against Salmonella.
Earlier this month, Latvian Minister for Agriculture Kaspars Gerhards sent a letter to Vytenis Andriukaitis, the
Continue Reading Latvia wants European action on eggs from Ukraine
A case of foodborne botulism linked to eating fish is being investigated in Germany.
The Lower Saxony Ministry of Agriculture reported that the toxin was detected in the blood of a man from the district
Continue Reading Foodborne botulism case sparks investigation; dried fish tested positive
The FAO is helping Ukraine improve the safety of its fishery products and boost exports to Europe.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN said based on findings of an assessment in 2016 and
Continue Reading FAO helps to improve fish safety in Ukraine
Like extension offices at land grant universities across the country, Penn State Extension offers classes on topics that include food safety. But the public research university is taking it a big step further.
With a
Continue Reading Penn State aims to improve global health with food safety training
