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Listeria in frozen vegetables: how to reduce risks
EFSA has assessed the risks to public health from Listeria contamination of vegetables that are blanched – scalded in hot water or steam for a short time – before they are frozen. They...
Biological hazards Listeria
20 April 2020
Coronavirus: no evidence that food is a source or transmission route
EFSA is closely monitoring the situation regarding the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that is affecting a large number of countries across the globe. There is currently no...
Biological hazards Corporate
9 March 2020
Antimicrobial resistance in the EU: infections with foodborne bacteria becoming harder to treat
Salmonella and Campylobacter are becoming increasingly resistant to ciprofloxacin, one of the antibiotics of choice for treating infections caused by these bacteria. The conclusion is...
Antimicrobial resistance Biological hazards
3 March 2020
Novel coronavirus – where to find information
EFSA is not currently involved in the response to the novel coronavirus outbreak in China since food has not been identified as a likely source or route of transmission of the virus....
Biological hazards Corporate
3 February 2020
Public consultation: new recommendations for applicants on whole genome sequence analysis of microorganisms
EFSA is consulting on its statement on how to conduct and describe the whole genome sequence (WGS) analysis of microorganisms added to food and feed. The document provides guidance to...
Biological hazards Molecular typing Feed additives
16 January 2020
Salmonella the most common cause of foodborne outbreaks in the European Union
Nearly one in three foodborne outbreaks in the EU in 2018 were caused by Salmonella. This is one of the main findings of the annual report on trends and sources of zoonoses published...
Biological hazards Foodborne zoonotic diseases Campylobacter Listeria Non-foodborne zoonotic diseases Monitoring of foodborne diseases Salmonella
12 December 2019
Whole genome sequencing shows promise in fight against AMR
The use of whole genome sequencing can improve the way antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is monitored in food and animals, EFSA says in a new report published today. Ahead of the revised...
Biological hazards
5 June 2019
Multi-country outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to cold-smoked fish
Cold-smoked trout and salmon produced in Estonia is the source of the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak which has affected 22?people in five countries since 2014. Experts from EFSA and...
Biological hazards Listeria
4 June 2019
Salmonella Poona multi-country outbreak linked to infant formula
The multi-country outbreak of Salmonella Poona that has affected young children in France, Belgium and Luxembourg has a common food source – an assessment suggests. Health officials in...
Biological hazards Salmonella
12 March 2019

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