Source: http://www.food.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/2011/jul/ecoliupdate2107
The Food Standards Agency has today changed its precautionary advice to consumers following the recent outbreaks of E. coli O104:H4 in Germany and France linked to sprouted se
Natural seaweed extracts could not only offer health benefits to consumers, but also improve the quality and safety of food products, according to a new review.
Microalgae and seaweed extracts are rich in polyphenolic compounds “which have well docu
Food-borne viruses are the second most important cause of food-borne outbreaks in the European Union (EU) after Salmonella. EFSA has today published a review of the latest scientific knowledge on these viruses providing advice on possible measures to
Source:http://www.fsai.ie/news_centre/press_releases/Campylobacter15072011.html
Scientific report outlines practical recommendations to reduce the incidence of Campylobacter in poultry
A scientific report published today by the Food Safety Author
Scientists at two European Union agencies have combined their expertise to analyse Member State data and compile the first joint EU report on antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic bacteria affecting humans, animals and food. Compiled by the European F
Irish shoppers can no longer be misled about where their meat comes from after the European Parliament voted to make country of origin labelling mandatory for fresh meat from pigs, sheep, goats and poultry.
Under existing EU rules, origin labelling o
The EFSA Task Force established to coordinate investigations to track down the possible source of the French and German outbreaks of E. coli O104:H4 has concluded that one lot of fenugreek seeds imported from Egypt and used to produce sprouts is the |
Full Report:http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/136454/e94889.pdf
EFSA and ECDC have published today a rapid risk assessment on the cluster of Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) in Bordeaux and its relation to the previous German outbreak. This report and the related web story include recommendations for advice to co
