The number of people sick and the number of outbreaks increased this past year in Hong Kong, according to the country’s Centre for Food Safety.
In 2022, the Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received 117
Continue Reading Hong Kong records rise in outbreaks linked to food outlets
Public health officials in New Zealand are reminding people to thoroughly cook collected shellfish to avoid Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection.
New Zealand is in the warmer summer months of the Southern Hemisphere now and in previous such seasons
Continue Reading Focus on shellfish and chicken for summer in New Zealand
Researchers have been unable to pinpoint the source of a Vibrio parahaemolyticus outbreak in China this past year.
In May 2021, an outbreak occurred caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus O10:K4 infection.
Emergency departments of three hospitals in Huzhou
Continue Reading The source of a Vibrio outbreak in China remains unknown
About 2,200 food incidents were detected in 2021 in a system used to monitor issues outside Hong Kong.
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) uses the Food Incident Surveillance System (FISS) to record events and
Continue Reading Hong Kong surveillance system detects 2,000 incidents in 2021
Authorities in New Zealand are looking at changing the rules on shellfish to tackle Vibrio parahaemolyticus.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) proposal includes requirements for a Vibrio parahaemolyticus management plan for growers and the
Continue Reading New Zealand considers rule changes to tackle Vibrio
The number of foodborne outbreaks in Hong Kong declined this past year, according to recently released figures.
Statistics cover outbreaks related to food premises and businesses that were reported to the Centre for Food Safety
Continue Reading Overall incidents down slightly but oyster outbreaks increase in Hong Kong
Researchers have called for more focus on Vibrio infections in Australia because of the potential impact of climate factors and a growing industry.
Australia currently produces almost 8,900 tons of oysters per year with expanded
Continue Reading Scientists warn of emerging Vibrio risk; say there should be mandatory reporting
More than 30 people have fallen sick in the past few months with Vibrio infections in New Zealand.
Due to the increase in Vibrio parahaemolyticus cases around the country this summer, New Zealand Food Safety
Continue Reading Mussels linked to 30 Vibrio infections in New Zealand
Seven Australian states have recorded more than 100 Vibrio illnesses linked to raw oysters from South Australia.
There are 56 people sick in South Australia since September and three have been hospitalized. Western Australia has
Continue Reading More than 100 sick in Australia as oysters recalled
Dozens of illnesses have been reported in two Australian states linked to the consumption of oysters in the past couple of months.
In total, 36 Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections from eating raw oysters have been notified
Continue Reading Vibrio cases prompt raw oyster warning in South Australia
