Scientists say a database created in a European project could improve food safety.
The database of food metagenomes was developed as part of the EU-funded MASTER project. Metagenomes are the
Researchers have reported on issues found at a company linked to a Salmonella outbreak that sickened more than 60 people in Italy in 2022.
The paper in the Italian Journal
The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.
International travel is a major risk factor for developing a range of infections, according to a study in a region of England.
Scientists found illness after travel abroad contributes substantially
Ethylene oxide, Sudan dyes, and products skipping border controls are examples of recent possible frauds and other non-compliances raised by EU member states.
The number of food and other fraud
Finland’s pig Salmonella control program helps to protect consumers but there is room for improvement, according to an assessment.
Ruokavirasto (The Finnish Food Authority) evaluated the public health and
Oysters and dried cured meats have been recalled in New Zealand as part of two separate foodborne illness investigations.
Te Matuku Oysters has recalled certain batches of Premium Export Grade
Scientists in India have reported a rare case of infection in a woman who consumed unpasteurized dairy products before falling sick.
Lactococcus lactis cremoris, previously known as Streptococcus lactis, is
The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.
The European Commission has proposed legislation requiring EU countries to do whole genome sequencing (WGS) during foodborne outbreaks.
Officials said the plans would facilitate investigations into outbreaks and the timely
The European Commission’s health and safety unit has published two reports on improving microbial food safety in Slovakia and Malta.
The DG Sante audit of Slovakia, carried out in
Authentik Fudge of Sainte-Julie, Quebec, Canada, is recalling some of its Chocolate Fudge with Nuts branded Montreal Fudge because of potential mold growth contamination.
“We initiated this recall after a
