Africa sets goals to meet WHO’s food safety strategy targets
A framework has been produced to help African countries implement the WHO’s strategy on food safety. The World Health Organization
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Joe Whitworth
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WHO’s foodborne infection data update is highlight of 2025
Revised foodborne illness figures from the World Health Organization (WHO) are the main thing to watch out for in 2025.
Joe Whitworth
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Scientists show how UK E. coli outbreak was traced to lettuce
Scientists have detailed the process of linking a major E. coli outbreak in the United Kingdom to lettuce. In May
Joe Whitworth
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Pesticide residues dominate EU import control changes
Pesticide residues dominate the latest batch of changes made by the European Commission to the level of inspections on imported
Joe Whitworth
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Codex backs traditional market and ciguatera documents
A global food standards setting agency has supported guidance on several topics to try and improve food safety, including traditional
Joe Whitworth
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Norovirus and Yersinia added to list of reportable agents in England
Suspected or confirmed cases of Norovirus and Yersinia will soon have to be reported to government health officials by laboratories
Joe Whitworth
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FSA survey finds people taking risks with food safety
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed some of the main food hygiene mistakes made by consumers. The Consumer Insights
Joe Whitworth
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Inspection and sampling rates let down Canadian fish controls
The system of controls in Canada for fish sent to Europe has the potential to work well but an assessment
Joe Whitworth
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Outbreaks down but illnesses up for Europe in 2023
There was a decrease in foodborne outbreaks in 2023 in Europe but the number of people sick and hospitalized increased.
Joe Whitworth
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Strauss reveals findings from probe into Salmonella incident
An investigation into Salmonella contamination at Strauss in Israel has found not all food safety procedures were consistently followed but
