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
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Joe Whitworth
20:24
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
18:20
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
15:23
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
11:25
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
Joe Whitworth
09:22
United Kingdom saw outbreaks rise in 2023
A recently released report covering food safety in the supply chain has revealed there were 60 outbreaks that affected 1,500
Joe Whitworth
08:20
EU pathogen rise shows more people getting sick
In 2023, Europe saw an increase in reports of people getting sick from the major foodborne pathogens compared to the
Joe Whitworth
08:20
UK outbreaks linked to raw milk cheese, animal contact
Researchers in the United Kingdom have shared findings from recent outbreak investigations ranging from contaminated raw milk cheese to illnesses
Joe Whitworth
00:30
French control finds Yersinia in pork; cheese outbreaks reported
French officials have reported findings from a check of pork products for Yersinia and two outbreaks caused by contaminated raw
Joe Whitworth
00:23
Audit finds room for improvement in EU labeling rules
An audit report has found that European consumers face confusing and misleading food labeling, including issues related to allergen information
