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
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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
Joe Whitworth
09:28
Researchers assess disease burden in patients older than 5 years
Researchers have increased the understanding of diarrheal disease in older populations in South Africa. A study examined trends in enteric
Joe Whitworth
14:20
Australians warned about wild mushroom risk
A charity in Australia has repeated a warning against picking and eating wild mushrooms. The Food Safety Information Council’s annual
Joe Whitworth
19:21
APHA involved in 20 E. coli and Cryptosporidium outbreaks
Seven E. coli and 13 Cryptosporidium outbreak investigations in England and Wales required APHA assistance in 2024, according to a
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15:22
Scientists focus on Clostridium at FAO meeting
Experts have met to discuss the risks and knowledge gaps around Clostridium botulinum and Clostridium perfringens. At a Food and
