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
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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
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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
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20:24
UKHSA investigates use of AI in outbreak detection
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is looking into the potential of using artificial intelligence (AI) to help detect and
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Kangaroo meat behind Australian Salmonella outbreak
Seven people fell sick in a Salmonella outbreak in Australia in 2024 after eating kangaroo meat. A Salmonella Muenchen outbreak
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Salmonella outbreaks linked to sprouted seeds sicken 500
More than 500 people have been sickened over two years in multiple European countries as part of Salmonella outbreaks linked
Joe Whitworth
05:22
EU data shows AMR situation in people and food
The latest data on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacteria from humans, animals, and foods in Europe has been released. Resistance
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Irish fish audit finds too many controls are announced
An audit in Ireland has found most inspections at fish producers were carried out with prior notice despite a requirement
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FSA voices concern about lack of local authority resources for food safety
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has expressed concern about the ability of local authorities to meet inspection targets and the
