An outbreak of hepatitis A in Norway has been linked to imported frozen raspberries.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) and Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) reported 20 people had been affected but the
Continue Reading Norway links hepatitis A outbreak to imported, frozen raspberries
The Codex Alimentarius Commission agreed on a range of standards but had to delay adoption of the final report after running out of time during its latest meeting.
The Commission met online in November across
Continue Reading Codex meeting makes progress; adds session to finish some of its work
A former chef of a pub in England has been given a four-month suspended jail sentence in connection with an incident that killed one person and sickened more than 30 in 2018.
John Croucher, the
Continue Reading Suspended sentence for chef after 1 dead and 30 sick from shepherd’s pie
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 months after they are sent.
Continue Reading McElroy Imports of Pennsylvania warned about import violations
Public health officials in Wales are investigating two E. coli O157 infections at different primary schools in the country.
Public Health Wales, Conwy County Borough Council and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are looking into
Continue Reading Two E. coli infections in children under investigation in Wales
Almost 50 people fell ill in France with Salmonella infections this past year linked to chicken from one slaughterhouse. Salmonella in beef from Germany was also documented.
Without whole genome sequencing (WGS), the persistent low-level
Continue Reading Salmonella and Listeria outbreaks discussed at EU event
At least four European countries have been affected by a Salmonella outbreak with investigators as yet unable to determine the source.
Thirteen people have fallen ill in Iceland, eight in Denmark, one in Sweden and
Continue Reading Multiple EU countries part of Salmonella outbreak
A man has been given a 10-month jail sentence in England after pleading guilty to 39 food hygiene offences.
Gent Jakupi of New Park St, Devizes and Andover Road, Ludgershall, pleaded guilty at Swindon Magistrates
Continue Reading Man jailed for running meat operation from car wash
Climate change impacts such as higher average temperatures and more rain or droughts could increase the occurrence of some pathogens, according to a report from the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket).
The report also looks at
Continue Reading Sweden assesses impact of climate change on food safety
Listeria can be found in salmon production environments and on fish, according to a study in Norway.
Researchers said fish with low levels of Listeria monocytogenes could enter the downstream supply so maintaining the cold
Continue Reading Norway checks Listeria controls at salmon producers; finds challenges
