The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Commission have joined forces to release a new communication toolkit designed to help farmers and anyone coming into contact with farms to safeguard poultry, other animals and people from avi
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CBD is a non-controlled cannabinoid extracted from the cannabis plant. It is found within hemp and cannabis plants and can be produced synthetically.
CBD products are being sold as foods, often as food supplements, in the UK and may include but not l
An analysis of UK border controls has revealed several problems, including importers taking advantage of varying port inspection rates.
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee said the commercial animal and plant imports system is “inadequa
French officials have warned of a suspected case of foodborne botulism linked to a product sold at local markets and online.
National health authorities were informed of a clinically suggestive case of botulism following the consumption of garlic con
Anthony Fear, sole director of a business known as Fears Animal Products Ltd was sentenced to 42 months in prison for conspiracy to defraud by placing food not fit for human consumption on the market, and disqualified from acting as a company directo
More than 20 E. coli infections have been reported in two regions of Germany with six children seriously ill.
Information was provided by the State Office for Agriculture, Food Safety and Fisheries (LALLF) and the State Office for Health and Social A
Almost 50 confirmed E. coli infections and several deaths have been reported in eight nursing homes in a region of Belgium.
In Flanders, it has been confirmed that 48 patients and seven deaths were caused by the same strain of Shiga toxin-producing E
Iceland has reported a record high number of E. coli cases, driven by a large outbreak in 2024.
A total of 79 people were diagnosed with confirmed or probable Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infection. Patients ranged in age from less than 1 to
The safety of food products is being put at risk by a rise in people using trucks to enter the United Kingdom, according to a report.
Oakland International said the report, developed with market analysis company Analytiqa, shows the urgent need for c
Two people have died in a Listeria outbreak in France linked to cheese.
French health authorities reported 21 cases of listeriosis caused by bacterial strains with similar characteristics, including 18 cases since the beginning of June. Patients rang
Fluoride is a naturally occurring element that can inhibit tooth decay. In the EU, fluoridating public drinking water is done only in very few Member States but approximately 90% of toothpastes sold contain fluoride. The correct use (i.e. surface onl
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) advised today that a food recall of various branded spinach and mixed leaves products produced by McCormack Family Farms is underway due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes. To date, there are no cas
The Agricultural Outlook 2025–2034 is a collaborative effort of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. It brings together the commodity, policy, and cou
The company behind a deadly Listeria outbreak in the Republic of Ireland has resumed production.
Ballymaguire Foods said it had received approval from the Health Service Executive (HSE) to restart operations. Products will return to retail shelves be
Nature Of Danger:
Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. So
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s (FSAI) annual report has revealed a rise in food incidents, recalls, and enforcement but a decline in sampling.
In 2024, the food incidents team dealt with 796 incidents, which is up from 733 in 2023. Almost 500
A large Yersinia outbreak in France caused by raw milk cheese has prompted scientists to highlight the risks associated with unpasteurized dairy products.
In March 2024, French surveillance of yersiniosis picked up a cluster of Yersinia enterocolitic
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
