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
Food is a big part of the current political upheaval in Ukraine. As the world’s third-largest wheat exporter, the news from Kiev has already roiled the Chicago Board of Trade, and Russian threats to block
Continue Reading The View From Kiev: Ukraine’s Food Safety Improvements Will Eventually Align With the EU
Food safety and technical standards and regulations are traditionally viewed as effective tools for public health protection. However, they can also be used as protectionist measures aiming to shield domestic producers from competition. The weak
Continue Reading ‘Food Wars’ in Post-Soviet Space: New Episodes
