A surveillance project in Denmark using whole genome sequencing has found many Campylobacter infections are not sporadic and helped uncover a large outbreak.
The study showed that roughly half of human infections belong to genetic
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The chief scientists of FAO and WHO highlighted the role of science in keeping food safe while stressing the importance of technology during a webinar earlier this week.
The virtual event was organized by the
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Whole genome sequencing (WGS) provides a level of additional information that more than balances out the additional costs if used effectively, according to a recent study.
Researchers evaluated costs and benefits of routine WGS through
Continue Reading Researchers assess WGS use for foodborne pathogens
Danish authorities are investigating Salmonella Braenderup infections that are related to an outbreak in Sweden. In Denmark, 24 people have fallen sick since late March while in Sweden, there are 22 confirmed patients since mid-April.
Continue Reading Salmonella sickens up to 50 in Denmark and Sweden; food source suspected
Scientists have found Salmonella variants can have different effects on the health of pigs and the risks they pose to food safety.
Two closely related types of Salmonella Typhimurium, called U288 and sequence type (ST)
Continue Reading Researchers find different impact of related Salmonella types
There is no such thing as zero risk when it comes to food safety, according to researchers.
Consumers, industry and governments typically desire foods that are free of any risk but scientists said zero risk
Continue Reading Researchers say zero risk not possible in food safety
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), novel foods and emerging risks are some of the main topics facing the food system, according to EFSA’s chief scientist.
Marta Hugas, from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), said regulatory agencies
Continue Reading EFSA scientist highlights key issues at IAFP Europe
An outbreak of Shigella in England in 2018 was likely caused by contaminated coriander, according to researchers.
The national food poisoning outbreak highlights the potential for a multi-drug resistant strain of Shigella sonnei to be
Continue Reading Coriander suspected as source of 2018 Shigella outbreak
Despite a drop in reported Listeria infections in 2019 the number of outbreaks remained similar to previous years, according to Public Health England (PHE).
A total of 142 cases of listeriosis were reported in England
Continue Reading Listeria infections in England fall but outbreaks steady
Officials in a region of Spain have provided an update on a Listeria control strategy following a large outbreak in 2019.
The three-year strategy is part of a series of steps taken by authorities, including
Continue Reading Listeria strategy progresses after large outbreak
Researchers in the United Kingdom have examined the emergence and spread of a strain of Salmonella common in pigs.
Scientists hope that understanding how and why new strains of Salmonella emerge in livestock will help
Continue Reading Researchers investigate spread of Salmonella strain
