Eating raw mussels from one region has been linked to several cases of vibriosis in New Zealand.
The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) is aware of eight confirmed cases of Vibrio Parahaemolyticus associated with eating
Continue Reading Vibrio increase linked to raw mussels in New Zealand
One in six Taiwanese people suffered from foodborne illness annually during a four year period studied by researchers.
From 2012 to 2015, almost 3.9 million foodborne illnesses and 50 deaths occurred annually in the country.
Continue Reading Study reveals foodborne illness burden in Taiwan
There has been an increase in Vibrio outbreaks and presence in seafood has been known to disrupt trade, according to FAO and WHO.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and World
Continue Reading Vibrio increase concerns lead to risk assessment
Almost 200 foodborne outbreaks affecting 800 people were reported in Hong Kong in 2019, according to a new report.
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department and Department of
Continue Reading Hong Kong records rise in foodborne outbreaks
AFC Distribution Corp. is recalling a certain kind of sushi from retailers because an ingredient in it could be contaminated with a microscopic organism that can cause illnesses in humans.
The company, based in Ranchi
Continue Reading California company recalls sushi from 40 states for risk of vibrio infections
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study has found that international trade of shellfish might be involved in the dispersal of Vibrio parahaemolyticus populations into the United States and Spain. The study found that
Continue Reading Researchers find spread of bacteria in seafood likely impacted by trade
Researchers from the Max Planck Institute have found out more about how vibrio spreads in the environment.
Vibrio parahaemolyticus causes acute gastroenteritis in humans and is the leading cause for seafood borne illnesses in the
Continue Reading Researchers find vibrio forms specialized cells to spread
Salmonella was once again the main hazard dealt with by an international food safety network from April to June this year.
During the second quarter of 2019, the International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) was
Continue Reading Salmonella continues to keep INFOSAN busy
Food safety officials in New Zealand are urging people to cook raw mussels thoroughly after an increase in food poisoning.
New Zealand Food Safety reported a rise in people with food poisoning caused by Vibrio
Continue Reading Increase in vibrio illnesses prompts warning in New Zealand
Experts have met in England to help update guidance on Vibrio spp. that can be found in seafood such as bivalve mollusks.
The meeting on Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus was hosted by the Centre
Continue Reading Seafood safety guidance moves closer after Vibrio meeting
There were more than 150 foodborne outbreaks affecting almost 650 people in Hong Kong last year.
Outbreaks concerning food premises and businesses were reported to the Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and
Continue Reading Number of foodborne outbreaks decreases in Hong Kong
