The number of outbreaks fell in Finland in 2023 compared to the year before, but the number of people sickened increased.
In 2023, 45 foodborne epidemics were reported, in which
The European Commission’s health and safety unit has published two reports on Turkey covering dairy products and a follow-up audit on bivalve mollusk controls.
The milk audit, carried out
South African researchers have recommended the creation of a single food safety authority to tackle food fraud and boost consumer health protection.
They said a centralized national food control authority
Austria has reported more outbreaks and related illnesses in 2023 compared to the year before.
A total of 42 foodborne outbreaks were recorded, 14 more than in 2022. Also, 222
Scientists have looked at mycotoxin issues in the cereals sector in Ireland to help better protect consumers.
Ireland is an important producer of oats and barley. While some of the
A summary of investigations in the Netherlands has revealed financial gain is the most important motive for fraud in the red meat sector.
The analysis by the Intelligence and Investigation
The chance to participate in a meeting on whole genome sequencing (WGS) for food safety and water surveillance has been opened.
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will organize
Risk ranking has identified Salmonella, Cronobacter, and E. coli as the main microbial hazards in infant formula.
Eight risk ranking steps and seven criteria were used to rank 34 microbiological
Scientists in Spain have assessed the shelf life safety of certain ready-to-eat foods and the risk from Listeria monocytogenes.
The Barcelona Public Health Agency (ASPB) asked for an opinion on
Germany has reported a mixed picture for foodborne outbreaks and infections in 2022, with Salmonella and E. coli infections up and Campylobacter and Listeria cases down.
The Robert Koch Institute
The latest edition of a regional bulletin has highlighted food safety and the need to improve the situation.
The Near East and North Africa (NENA) region includes Algeria, Egypt, Iraq,
Nestle Canada Inc. is recalling certain Gerber brand baby cereal because of Cronobacter contamination.
Testing by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency showed the contamination in Oat Banana & Mango Baby