World

China, France, India and USA are more alike than different when it comes to food safety

The first World Food Safety Day, observed on June 7, was an opportunity to check on public opinion around the world. And the survey, say the sponsors, draws attention to

By News Desk

/ 11 Jun 2019

China, France, India and USA are more alike than different when it comes to food safety

Danish STEC cases almost double in 5 years

The number of people infected by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli nearly doubled in Denmark from 2014 to 2018. There were 281 cases in 2014 and 495 in 2018. The

By Joe Whitworth

/ 11 Jun 2019

Danish STEC cases almost double in 5 years

Scientists urge climate action to protect health

European scientists have warned climate change is negatively affecting human health and such risks are predicted to increase. The European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC) said health risks will increase

By News Desk

/ 11 Jun 2019

Scientists urge climate action to protect health

Scottish and English agencies urge focus on food safety throughout the year

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has reminded people to thoroughly cook chicken and follow good hygiene when handling raw poultry to avoid food poisoning at home and at picnics. The agency

By News Desk

/ 10 Jun 2019

Scottish and English agencies urge focus on food safety throughout the year

Most Europeans react to food risk information

Two thirds of Europeans have changed their consumption behavior as a result of information about a food risk, according to a survey. A Eurobarometer survey by the European Food Safety

By Joe Whitworth

/ 9 Jun 2019

Most Europeans react to food risk information

Three deaths linked to Listeria in packaged sandwiches; public risk is ‘low’

Three people have died in England from listeriosis with a link to eating pre-made sandwiches. Cases of Listeria infection were in six hospital patients in England. There have been

By Joe Whitworth

/ 8 Jun 2019

Three deaths linked to Listeria in packaged sandwiches; public risk is ‘low’

A day to remember all year

Editors note: Frank Yiannas, FDA deputy commissioner for food policy and response, posted this column on the agency’s website on June 7, 2019. This first World Food Safety Day

By Frank Yiannas

/ 8 Jun 2019

World Health Organization-Europe says foodborne illness figures are just the ‘tip of the iceberg’

Every minute 44 people fall sick from eating contaminated food, according to the World Health Organization. More than 23 million become ill and an estimated 4,700 die per year,

By Joe Whitworth

/ 7 Jun 2019

World Health Organization-Europe says foodborne illness figures are just the ‘tip of the iceberg’

Australian efforts cited as first World Food Safety Day dawns Down Under

The charitable group Food Safety Information Council has released a report card detailing Australia’s food safety record on the inauguration of World Food Safety Day. On the June 7

By News Desk

/ 7 Jun 2019

Australian efforts cited as first World Food Safety Day dawns Down Under

Ireland launches information campaign in time for first World Food Safety Day

Ireland has launched a food safety information campaign highlighting the collaboration required from farm to fork to protect food safety. It was unveiled ahead of the inaugural World Food Safety

By News Desk

/ 6 Jun 2019

Researchers point to role of cross contamination in raw cheese E. coli outbreak

Four illnesses that are part of an E. coli outbreak in France linked to cheese made with unpasteurized, raw milk could have been caused by cross contamination, according to researchers.

By Joe Whitworth

/ 6 Jun 2019

Researchers point to role of cross contamination in raw cheese E. coli outbreak

Five dead from Listeria outbreak linked to fish

More than 20 people are part of a multi-country Listeria outbreak traced to fish and five have died since 2014. An outbreak assessment by the European Food Safety Authority

By Joe Whitworth

/ 5 Jun 2019

Five dead from Listeria outbreak linked to fish

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World

China, France, India and USA are more alike than different when it comes to food safety

Danish STEC cases almost double in 5 years

Scientists urge climate action to protect health

Scottish and English agencies urge focus on food safety throughout the year

Most Europeans react to food risk information

Three deaths linked to Listeria in packaged sandwiches; public risk is ‘low’

A day to remember all year

World Health Organization-Europe says foodborne illness figures are just the ‘tip of the iceberg’

Australian efforts cited as first World Food Safety Day dawns Down Under

Ireland launches information campaign in time for first World Food Safety Day

Researchers point to role of cross contamination in raw cheese E. coli outbreak

Five dead from Listeria outbreak linked to fish

Your Support Protects Public Health