Austria sees outbreaks decrease but hospitalizations climb
Reported outbreaks fell in 2024 in Austria but the number of people requiring hospitalization doubled compared to the year before,
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UK infant botulism case traced to peanut butter
Researchers have described a confirmed case of infant botulism linked to peanut butter that occurred in the United Kingdom in
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UK food safety network receives more funding
A network that is trying to tackle the main foodborne risks in the United Kingdom has received further funding. The
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Potential fraud reports rise in Europe in June
The number of potential frauds reported in Europe went up in June compared to the month before. Reports by European
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New Zealand group urges action to combat Campylobacter
A group in New Zealand has called for action to tackle Campylobacter in fresh chicken meat. The Public Health Communication
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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
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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
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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
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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
