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Consumer group highlights lack of trading standards staff

An investigation by a consumer watchdog has revealed inadequate staffing levels for trading standards in many areas of the United Kingdom. As part of a Freedom of Information request into

By News Desk

/ 7 Feb 2025

Consumer group highlights lack of trading standards staff

New Salmonella outbreak in U.S. linked to imported pastries; Canadian outbreak caused by same strain of pathogen

The FDA is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections traced to frozen mini pastries. The outbreak is associated with a similar situation in Canada. In the United States there

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Feb 2025

EU passes regulation on use of WGS during outbreaks

The European Commission has adopted legislation requiring EU countries to do Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) during foodborne outbreaks. Member states will need to collect Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli, Campylobacter

By Joe Whitworth

/ 6 Feb 2025

EU passes regulation on use of WGS during outbreaks

FAO highlights work on parasites and Clostridium

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has issued a call for data and experts relating to parasites in food. Approximately 30 percent of foodborne illnesses globally are caused by

By News Desk

/ 6 Feb 2025

FAO highlights work on parasites and Clostridium

New EU commissioner lists food safety priorities

The new European commissioner for health and animal safety has promised to improve areas related to food safety standards. Olivér Várhelyi, Commissioner for Health and Animal Safety, said he wants

By News Desk

/ 5 Feb 2025

New EU commissioner lists food safety priorities

Tiger Brands offers compensation to patients with serious Listeria symptoms

An agreement has been struck for Tiger Brands to compensate some of those seriously affected by the world’s largest Listeria outbreak in South Africa more than six years ago.

By Joe Whitworth

/ 4 Feb 2025

Tiger Brands offers compensation to patients with serious Listeria symptoms

Pretzels recalled due to health risk from foreign substance; criminal complaint filed

Chocolate pretzels have been recalled in several countries as the products may cause a burning sensation in the mouth when consumed. The alert was first raised at the end of

By News Desk

/ 4 Feb 2025

Pretzels recalled due to health risk from foreign substance; criminal complaint filed

Scientists analyze role of weather on Salmonella infections

Scientists have identified the most influential weather factors and combinations associated with an increase in Salmonella infections. The study, led by a team of researchers at Surrey’s School of

By Joe Whitworth

/ 3 Feb 2025

Scientists analyze role of weather on Salmonella infections

FDA warns seafood companies over HACCP violations and potentially adulterated products

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 3 Feb 2025

FDA warns seafood companies over HACCP violations and potentially adulterated products

More than 150 sick in rare E. coli outbreak in Thailand

Researchers have documented the first enteroinvasive E. coli outbreak in Thailand. An enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC) outbreak affecting 154 people was identified among attendees at a wedding in Loei Province.

By Joe Whitworth

/ 2 Feb 2025

More than 150 sick in rare E. coli outbreak in Thailand

Jean Perrin Morbier cheese recalled in Canada because of E. coli contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled certain products of morbier cheese in British Columbia because of pathogenic E. coli contamination. Morbier, a semi-soft cows’ milk cheese, has been recalled

By News Desk

/ 1 Feb 2025

Jean Perrin Morbier cheese recalled in Canada because of E. coli contamination

Rare English E. coli O103 outbreak linked to raw milk cheese

Researchers have detailed the first E. coli O103 outbreak in England traced to raw milk cheese. In June 2022, routine microbiological surveillance at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) identified

By Joe Whitworth

/ 31 Jan 2025

Rare English E. coli O103 outbreak linked to raw milk cheese

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Consumer group highlights lack of trading standards staff

New Salmonella outbreak in U.S. linked to imported pastries; Canadian outbreak caused by same strain of pathogen

EU passes regulation on use of WGS during outbreaks

FAO highlights work on parasites and Clostridium

New EU commissioner lists food safety priorities

Tiger Brands offers compensation to patients with serious Listeria symptoms

Pretzels recalled due to health risk from foreign substance; criminal complaint filed

Scientists analyze role of weather on Salmonella infections

FDA warns seafood companies over HACCP violations and potentially adulterated products

More than 150 sick in rare E. coli outbreak in Thailand

Jean Perrin Morbier cheese recalled in Canada because of E. coli contamination

Rare English E. coli O103 outbreak linked to raw milk cheese