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Outbreaks down but illnesses up for Europe in 2023
There was a decrease in foodborne outbreaks in 2023 in Europe but the number of people sick and hospitalized increased. Overall, 27 European Union member states and Northern Ireland reported 5,691 outbreaks, 52,127 cases, 2,894 hospitalizations and 65 deaths. There was one more death than in 2022, making it the highest total reported in the
Norovirus behind most outbreaks and illnesses in Sweden
Norovirus caused the most outbreaks and illnesses in 2022, according to the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket). Overall, there were 337 reports of suspected or confirmed foodborne illnesses to the agency with 2,261 cases of illness. In 303 events, two or more people were infected from the same source. This is up from 251 outbreaks with
FDA investigating new outbreaks of E. coli and cyclospora infections
Federal officials are investigating two new foodborne illness outbreaks. One of the outbreaks involves E. coli and has sickened at least 13 people, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has initiated traceback efforts but has not reported what food or foods are being traced. The FDA has not released any patient information
Foodborne outbreaks and illnesses drop for Slovakia in 2020
Slovakia recorded a decrease in some human diseases caused by viruses, bacteria and parasites that are transmitted from animals or through food and water in 2020. In total, 17,067 cases were reported compared to 26,999 in 2019 and the number of outbreaks fell from 902 to 380. Campylobacter caused the majority of illnesses while Salmonella…