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Canadian leaders vow to find source of E. coli outbreak that has sickened hundreds of children

At least 337 people, the vast majority of them children younger than 5, are now confirmed sick in the Canadian outbreak of E. coli infections linked to a central kitchen

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Sep 2023

Canadian leaders vow to find source of E. coli outbreak that has sickened hundreds of children

Iceland saw a low number of illnesses and outbreaks in 2022

Icelandic officials have published data on the number of confirmed foodborne infections and outbreaks in the country in 2022. Iceland recorded four infections caused by E. coli. This included three

By News Desk

/ 16 Sep 2023

Iceland saw a low number of illnesses and outbreaks in 2022

Company recalls pepperoni sticks because of Listeria

Springwater Packers is recalling its mild pepperonistix because of Listeria contamination. The contamination was found during testing, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The implicated product was distributed in

By News Desk

/ 15 Sep 2023

Company recalls pepperoni sticks because of Listeria

Study shows outbreaks increasing in Switzerland

Researchers have highlighted increased foodborne outbreaks in Switzerland in the past 15 years. Foodborne outbreaks in the country are identified by cantonal authorities and reported to the Federal Food Safety

By Joe Whitworth

/ 15 Sep 2023

Study shows outbreaks increasing in Switzerland

A trio of studies cover different outbreaks in Japan

Three recently published studies have detailed foodborne botulism and Campylobacter outbreaks in Japan. The first, published in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal, covered an outbreak of botulism in 2021 caused

By News Desk

/ 15 Sep 2023

A trio of studies cover different outbreaks in Japan

FAO and WHO release full report on hazards in produce

FAO and WHO have published the full report of an analysis looking at reducing the risk of microbiological hazards in fresh fruits and vegetables. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization

By Joe Whitworth

/ 14 Sep 2023

FAO and WHO release full report on hazards in produce

E. coli outbreak involving daycare centers tops 300 patients; kitchen remains under scrutiny

The patient count in Canada’s daycare center E. Coli outbreak now stands at 310 lab-confirmed cases and public health officials are doubling down on their determination that a central

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Sep 2023

E. coli outbreak involving daycare centers tops 300 patients; kitchen remains under scrutiny

28 tons of food seized in Spain after alleged changing of shelf life dates

Spanish authorities have seized more than 28 tons of food that they said was not suitable for human consumption. Items were found in the facilities of companies in the provinces

By News Desk

/ 14 Sep 2023

28 tons of food seized in Spain after alleged changing of shelf life dates

Ten sick in French botulism outbreak, including one American

Ten probable cases of foodborne botulism have been reported in France, according to regional health authorities. An American is believed to be among those affected and one person has died.

By News Desk

/ 13 Sep 2023

Ten sick in French botulism outbreak, including one American

Majority of foodborne infections rose in 2022 in the Netherlands

Most foodborne infections increased in the Netherlands in 2022 compared to the year before, according to the latest figures. The most notable outbreak was when 72 people contracted typhoid fever

By Joe Whitworth

/ 13 Sep 2023

Majority of foodborne infections rose in 2022 in the Netherlands

More than 260 patients in daycare outbreak; inspectors find roaches in kitchen

Overnight, more patients were lab-confirmed as being infected with E. coli, bringing the total to 264 people infected in an outbreak linked to daycare centers in Calgary, Canada. A total

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Sep 2023

More than 260 patients in daycare outbreak; inspectors find roaches in kitchen

Burgers suspected as source of E. coli outbreak in Norway

Norwegian officials have named the suspected source of an E. coli outbreak that affected 15 people. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) said the same type of E. coli

By News Desk

/ 12 Sep 2023

Burgers suspected as source of E. coli outbreak in Norway

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World

Canadian leaders vow to find source of E. coli outbreak that has sickened hundreds of children

Iceland saw a low number of illnesses and outbreaks in 2022

Company recalls pepperoni sticks because of Listeria

Study shows outbreaks increasing in Switzerland

A trio of studies cover different outbreaks in Japan

FAO and WHO release full report on hazards in produce

E. coli outbreak involving daycare centers tops 300 patients; kitchen remains under scrutiny

28 tons of food seized in Spain after alleged changing of shelf life dates

Ten sick in French botulism outbreak, including one American

Majority of foodborne infections rose in 2022 in the Netherlands

More than 260 patients in daycare outbreak; inspectors find roaches in kitchen

Burgers suspected as source of E. coli outbreak in Norway

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