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SWEDEN – The Public Health Agency of Sweden (Folkhälsomyndigheten) has confirmed a total of 61 people as being infected by the same specific strain of Cryptosporidium parvum, prompting invesigations into the source. These people, who reside in ten different parts of the nation, became unwell between September 25 and October 10. Of the confirmed instances, 20 males and 41 women…
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U.S – The United States Kentucky State has launched a new website where Kentuckians can easily report foodborne issues, enabling a speedier response to outbreaks. Prior to the website, district or municipal health agencies were contacted via phone to report cases of foodborne disease. Consumers may report issues quickly and easily thanks to the new website. Additionally, it makes it…
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EUROPE – The European Commission has set limits for three additives in tuna that they claim might predispose consumers to the risk of histamine, also known as scombroid, poisoning. The limits apply to the use of ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate, and calcium ascorbate as antioxidants in tuna. These food additives were previously used as part of good manufacturing practice at…
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