An unauthorized meat operator from Brazil and illegally extending the shelf life of beef were among potential food fraud cases discussed recently in Europe.
Reports in Europe reached 129 in May 2025, which is down from the 235 alerts in April and 281
Recent data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows Salmonella and Campylobacter infections in England are continuing to rise.
There has been an increasing trend in the number of confirmed laboratory reports for both Campylobacter and Salmon
The new guidance, which has been developed through extensive engagement and consultation with industry, aims to support food businesses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to be compliant with MSM regulations, in line with the outcome of Supreme C
CBD businesses with applications on the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) Public List are being encouraged to reformulate food products to improve consumer safety. These are products that are currently on sale in England and Wales linked to a credible ap
The seasonal migration of wild birds and the importation of certain US products, such as those containing raw milk, could be potential routes for the introduction of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) genotype currently affecting US dairy c
The European Food Safety Authority’s Management Board has nominated Dr. Nikolaus Kriz as EFSA’s next Executive Director for a five-year term from September 2025.
Microscopic parasites hiding in everyday foods like leafy greens, shellfish, and unpasteurized dairy pose a serious health risk, often overlooked.
An expert meeting, convened at FAO’s headquarters, in Rome from 26–30 May 2025, brought together leadin
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published a 3-page factsheet entitled, “Precision fermentation – beyond the buzzword, food safety Q&A”. This short and colorful document breaks down the buzzword into a few simple
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) annual data has revealed a significant rise in Campylobacter and Salmonella infections in England.
Salmonella infections reached a decade high, with a 17.1 percent increase from 2023, from 8,872 cases to 10,388
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) research has revealed high refrigerator temperatures are putting people at increased risk of foodborne illness.
Despite the recommended operating temperature being between 0 to 5 degrees C (32 to 41 degrees F), the major
A panel of food safety professionals has discussed how best to use findings from research to improve food safety.
Speaking during a webinar highlighting the role of scientific advice in protecting public health, Dr. Moez Sanaa, from the Department of
The Food Safety Consultative Council (FSCC) of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) facilitates consultations and discussions to promote higher food safety standards. As part of fulfilling this role, the Council held an open meeting in Februar
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and Listeria infections in Europe are at their highest levels since the start of EU-wide surveillance in 2007.
Data comes from two 2023 epidemiological reports issued recently by the European Centre for Disease Pr
The meeting will be held at Crowne Plaza in Central Square, Holliday Street, Birmingham, and chaired by the FSA’s chair, Professor Susan Jebb (Opens in a new window).
It will begin at 9.00am on Wednesday 18 June and is an open meeting for the public
Last year African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in domestic pigs declined by 83% compared to 2023 (from 1,929 to 333), according to EFSA’s latest annual epidemiological report. The drop was mainly due to fewer outbreaks in Romania and Croatia, and it m
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s (FSAI) Food Safety Consultative Council announced a public consultation to gather views from consumers and food businesses in Ireland on a national food hygiene rating scheme. Food hygiene rating schemes are in
Researchers have assessed the impact of processing on the presence and transfer of antimicrobial resistant bacteria on chicken meat.
Findings showed that while Campylobacter and E. coli were present in birds entering the plants, their presence and nu
UK checks on certain produce from Europe have been delayed until 2027.
Planned post-Brexit border checks on medium-risk fruits and vegetables will now start beginning Jan. 31, 2027. Controls were scheduled to begin in July 2025 under the UK’s Border
Scientists have described the main lessons learned from the use of whole genome sequencing (WGS) of E. coli in France.
WGS is routine for surveillance of Shiga toxin–producing E. coli (STEC) human isolates. Experts assessed implementation of WGS betw
Carbapenemase-producing bacteria, once mainly a hospital concern, are now being detected in food animals and food products across Europe. This is one of the findings of EFSA’s latest scientific opinion on the occurrence and spread of carbapenemase-pr
