UK food agencies voice concerns about status of inspection activities
Two agencies in the United Kingdom have raised concerns about local authority resources and the number of samples being taken
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Joe Whitworth
12:25
Food poisoning ranks as top concern in FSANZ survey
A survey in Australia and New Zealand has found food poisoning was the most important food safety issue for consumers
Joe Whitworth
06:24
Swiss agency reports rise in infections and 43 outbreaks
Reports of most major pathogens increased in Switzerland in 2024 and the country continued to battle a serious Listeria outbreak.
Joe Whitworth
00:34
Campylobacter and Salmonella cases rise in England
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) annual data has revealed a significant rise in Campylobacter and Salmonella infections in England.
Joe Whitworth
19:28
Europe records rise in food safety alerts
The number of food safety alerts exchanged between European member states went up in 2024. The Alert and Cooperation Network
Joe Whitworth
19:30
Latest data shows huge spike in E. coli infections in England
More than 2,000 cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) were reported in England in 2022, an increase of almost
Joe Whitworth
17:20
FAO and WHO regional experts meet to discuss key issues
Two FAO and WHO committees have had their local meetings recently with issues specific to each region discussed. The UN
Joe Whitworth
17:22
EFSA report details pesticide residue situation
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published an annual report looking at pesticide residue levels in food. The EFSA
Joe Whitworth
21:29
EU fraud and non-compliance alerts rise in March
There was a slight rise in food fraud and other non-compliance cases discussed by European countries in March. The number
Joe Whitworth
19:25
Tiger Brands proposes to settle some listeriosis claims
Tiger Brands has made an undisclosed settlement offer to certain victims of a deadly listeriosis outbreak in South Africa that
