In childcare safety, the question of how to handle cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) has been under scrutiny. However, a recent study suggests that current exclusion protocols for affected children may not need adjustment, despite an uptick in…
In a recent analysis, it has been revealed that the disease burden stemming from select pathogens in the Netherlands surged in 2022, marking a notable increase compared to the preceding years. Annually, the RIVM conducts investigations to gauge the extent…
A recent survey conducted by Ipsos sheds light on discrepancies between knowledge and practices regarding food hygiene among adults in the United Kingdom. The study, which interviewed 2,231 adults aged 16 to 75 online in March 2024, revealed several habits…
Farm Aid, renowned as the longest-running benefit concert series in America, is extending its influence beyond musical performances to actively engage in food and farm policy. Hannah Tremblay, the Policy and Advocacy Manager at Farm Aid, has recently reached out…
An investigation led by the Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto) and the National Institute of Health and Welfare (THL) has revealed a concerning correlation between hepatitis E infections and the consumption of contaminated meat products in Finland. Recent findings indicate that…
In a groundbreaking revelation, Finnish scientists have unveiled that Campylobacter infections have a higher incidence of domestic origin than previously recognized. This crucial finding, published in the esteemed journal Microorganisms, sheds light on the imperative need for more targeted control…
A recent study conducted by the University of Sheffield’s Institute for Sustainable Food and the Department of Geography in the United Kingdom has illuminated the serious health risks associated with using arsenic-contaminated water to cook rice, a dietary staple for…
In its annual report, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) of the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has highlighted a notable increase in Cryptosporidium outbreaks in 2023, while simultaneously observing a decrease in E. coli…
In the ongoing legal saga surrounding Amos Miller’s defiance of state raw milk regulations, the fervor has escalated to the national stage, with Representative Thomas Massie proposing a constitutional amendment dubbed “Food Freedom.” Miller, a staunch advocate for traditional Amish…
A thorough investigation into one of Sweden’s most significant Salmonella outbreaks has revealed pre-washed salad as the likely culprit, shedding light on potential risks associated with leafy greens in the food supply chain. In a comprehensive report released today, researchers…