Joe Whitworth

Editor at Food Safety News

Writing and sharing #foodfraud + #foodsafety info. Ex @FoodQualityNews editor. Now @foodsafetynews and other bits

Articles

Scientists show some bacteria decrease during poultry processing

5 days ago | foodsafetynews.com | Joe Whitworth

Researchers have assessed the impact of processing on the presence and transfer of antimicrobial resistant bacteria on chicken meat. Findings showed that while Campylobacter and E. coli were present in birds entering the plants, their presence and numbers significantly declined along the poultry processing line, especially following procedures such as defeathering and evisceration.
FSAI review backs agency but makes several recommendations

1 week ago | foodsafetynews.com | Joe Whitworth

A review of the Irish food agency has found it is doing a good job but data sharing could be better and emerging issues are likely to pose new challenges. A critical review of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) was done by consultancy firm Indecon for the Department of Health and seven recommendations were made. FSAI aims to ensure that food produced in Ireland, and the food marketed or distributed in the country, meets the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.
Amicus stresses need to prepare for new fraud offense

1 week ago | foodsafetynews.com | Joe Whitworth

Companies in the food industry in the United Kingdom have been urged to make sure they are prepared for upcoming legislation around fraud. Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, the failure to prevent fraud offenses comes into effect on Sept. 1 and will apply to organizations that meet at least two of the following criteria: More than 250 employees, more than £36 million ($48.8 million) annual turnover, or more than £18 million ($24.4 million) in total assets.
FSAI opens consultation on food hygiene rating plans

1 week ago | foodsafetynews.com | Joe Whitworth

The Irish food agency has opened a public consultation to get views on the creation of a national food hygiene rating system. Food hygiene rating scores provide customers with information that assesses the food safety standards of a business based on official inspections that look at cleanliness, food handling, and storage practices. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) wants consumers and food companies to share their views through an online consultation, which is open until June 23, 2025.
FSAI opens consultation on food hygiene rating plans

1 week ago | foodsafety.einnews.com | Joe Whitworth

Manage Consent PreferencesThese cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.
Children hit hardest in UK Salmonella outbreak

1 week ago | foodsafetynews.com | Joe Whitworth

Public health officials in the United Kingdom are investigating an outbreak involving a rare type of Salmonella that has sickened 25 people, including 13 young children. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the last reported patient fell sick in March. Overall, 25 confirmed cases of Salmonella Saintpaul have been reported with 19 in England, two each in Northern Ireland and Wales, and one in Scotland. Five people have been hospitalized.
Large Salmonella incident dominates Norway’s foodborne illness figures

1 week ago | foodsafetynews.com | Joe Whitworth

Foodborne outbreaks declined in Norway in 2024, but the number of people sick in them increased, mainly because of one of the largest Salmonella outbreaks in decades. More outbreaks led to the number of Salmonella patients being the highest for more than a decade in 2024. Salmonellosis increased from 756 infections in 2023 to 1,197 in 2024. More than half of these reported that they were infected in Norway. Data comes from a report published by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI).
Large Salmonella incident dominates Norway’s foodborne illness figures

1 week ago | foodsafety.einnews.com | Joe Whitworth

Manage Consent PreferencesThese cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.
Malta reports illness data; plans food authority to consolidate safety efforts

2 weeks ago | foodsafetynews.com | Joe Whitworth

Campylobacter and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) reports went up in Malta in 2024, according to the latest figures. Data comes from an annual report published by the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Unit (IDCU), which is the national center responsible for the surveillance, prevention, and control of infectious diseases in Malta. For Campylobacter, 498 sporadic cases were reported and there were 35 clusters that affected 81 individuals.
Malta reports illness data; plans food authority to consolidate safety efforts

2 weeks ago | foodsafety.einnews.com | Joe Whitworth

Manage Consent PreferencesThese cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.