News from Denmark (DTU):
Changing dietary habits and an ageing population may be among the reasons behind the rise in severe listeria infections in Europe. This is shown in the EU’s annual zoonoses…
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Cadmium: taking immediate action at the source of soil contamination
News from France (ANSES):
ANSES has confirmed that the French population is overexposed to cadmium through their diet. This is the conclusion reached in a new report in which the agency assessed all…
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The State Food and Veterinary Service warns: Salmonella isn’t just found in eggs. Where exactly does this insidious bacterium lurk?
News from Lithuania (VMVT):
When most consumers hear the word “Salmonella,” they often think of raw eggs or undercooked chicken. These are classic examples, but the reality is a bit more complicated.…
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Vaccination of ducks against avian influenza: lessons learned from the first six months
News from France (ANSES):
In October 2023, vaccination against avian influenza became mandatory in France for farms with more than 250 ducks, a first in Europe. Using field data collected by the…
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VMVT: how to safely store and defrost meat according to the latest research
News from Lithuania (VMVT):
Based on the latest scientific assessment by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSAshort forEuropean Food Safety Authority), the State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) reminds us that proper meat storage…
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Antibiotic resistance can vary depending on where the bacteria live
News from Denmark (DTU):
Antibiotic susceptibility in resistant bacteria is not static. New research shows that bacteria harbouring resistance genes may respond differently to antibiotics if they are…
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Girls and young women drink less milk than recommended by The Official Dietary Guidelines
News from Denmark (DTU):
Girls and young women aged 11–17 drink too little milk compared with the recommendations in The Danish Official Dietary Guidelines. This is shown in a new study of the…
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Nutrition Commitment – better choices for consumers
News from Finland (Ruokavirasto):
Nutrition Commitment is a Finnish operating model that aims to make healthy food choices easy and appealing for consumers. It is part of a sustainable development…
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Update on cereulide in infant formula 25 February 2026
In Austria, nine cases of illness in infants caused by cereulide were reported in the epidemiological reporting system (EMS) as of 25 February 2026.
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New nutrient data for energy drinks, dressings, mayonnaise and remoulade
News from Denmark (DTU):
The DTU National Food Institute has updated Denmark’s National Food Database (Frida) with new analyses of the nutrient content of 20 popular products: energy drinks, pesto,…