foodborne diseases - News - safefood Knowledge Network2024-03-29T01:35:09Zhttps://safefoodkn.ning.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/foodborne+diseasesWHO and World Bank plan update to foodborne illness cost estimateshttps://safefoodkn.ning.com/profiles/blogs/who-and-world-bank-plan-update-to-foodborne-illness-cost-estimate2023-12-12T16:00:10.000Z2023-12-12T16:00:10.000Zsafefood Knowledge Network https://safefoodkn.ning.com/members/safefoodKnowledgeNetwork<div><p>The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for experts to contribute to work on the economic impact of foodborne diseases.</p>
<p>WHO is in the process of updating global estimates on the public health burden of foodborne infections. This will look at patients, deaths, and disability-adjusted life year (DALY) loss from foodborne disease globally, regionally, and nationally.</p>
<p>The first WHO figures on foodborne diseases were published in 2015. In 2018, the World Bank estimated the economic impact of foodborne diseases globally and regionally. The analysis revealed that unsafe food costs low- and middle-income economies $110 billion in lost productivity and medical expenses annually.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2023/12/who-and-world-bank-plan-update-to-foodborne-illness-cost-estimates/" target="_blank">Continue reading</a></p></div>Study reveals botulism impact in Italyhttps://safefoodkn.ning.com/profiles/blogs/study-reveals-botulism-impact-in-italy2023-01-17T15:31:34.000Z2023-01-17T15:31:34.000Zsafefood Knowledge Network https://safefoodkn.ning.com/members/safefoodKnowledgeNetwork<div><p>Italian researchers have looked at botulism trends over two decades including a large outbreak in 2020.</p>
<p>Italy has one of the highest botulism rates in Europe with one factor being a strong home canning tradition in the country. From 1986 to September 2022, 406 botulism incidents involving 599 people were laboratory confirmed.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2023/01/study-reveals-botulism-impact-in-italy/" target="_blank">Continue reading</a></p></div>Norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships not uncommonhttps://safefoodkn.ning.com/profiles/blogs/norovirus-outbreaks-on-cruise-ships-not-uncommon2023-01-13T10:05:21.000Z2023-01-13T10:05:21.000Zsafefood Knowledge Network https://safefoodkn.ning.com/members/safefoodKnowledgeNetwork<div><p>It’s cruise season and that means it’s norovirus season for vacationers who opt for trips on the high seas.</p>
<p>The most recently reported outbreak of the highly contagious virus, which often starts as a foodborne situation, was on P&O Cruises ship the Arcadia. People were sick during the voyage which ran from Dec. 29, 2022, through Jan. 3, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.</p>
<p>The outbreak sickened at least 84 passengers on board the Arcadia, with additional illnesses likely among people who did not seek treatment. Ten members of the crew were sickened in the outbreak. People exposed to the virus late in the voyage could have started exhibiting symptoms after disembarking.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2023/01/norovirus-outbreaks-on-cruise-ships-not-uncommon/" target="_blank">Continue reading</a></p></div>