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Norway has two sick in Spanish botulism outbreak

By Joe Whitworth on August 24, 2023

Norway has reported two cases that are part of a botulism outbreak in Spain, bringing the number of people affected to 11.

There is a link between patients and different packaged brands of Spanish omelet…

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Iceland and Norway urged to improve control systems

By News Desk on August 24, 2023

There is room for improvement in the official food control systems of Iceland and Norway, according to the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA).

Iceland and Norway are in the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The EFTA…

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Norway hit by second, more serious, E. coli outbreak

By News Desk on August 8, 2023

Norwegian officials are trying to find the source of another E. coli outbreak that has affected half a dozen people.

The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) said six people, living in different parts of…

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Norway links fish producer to another Listeria outbreak

By News Desk on July 21, 2023

Four people have been infected with Listeria in Norway after eating smoked fish from one producer.

The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) reported that three women and one man fell ill in June and…

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Norway searches for source of E. coli outbreak; Austrian outbreak under investigation

By Joe Whitworth on June 18, 2023

Norwegian officials are investigating an E. coli outbreak that has affected half a dozen people.

The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) said six people, living in different parts of the country, are sick. E.

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Norway reports rise for most foodborne infections in 2022

By Joe Whitworth on June 14, 2023

Higher numbers of most foodborne infections were recorded this past year, according to figures from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI).

In 2022, the incidence of several infectious diseases from food, water, and animals…

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Study shows botulism risk is higher for homemade fish product

By News Desk on June 11, 2023

The risk of foodborne botulism is still relevant when it comes to a traditional fish product in Norway, especially if it is homemade, according to scientists.

A study assessed the risk of contamination during the…

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Norway tests flour for STEC; issues warning about Prime beverages

By News Desk on May 17, 2023

Norwegian surveillance has found a low level of flour samples positive for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).

The Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) commissioned a survey of STEC in wheat flour to gather data on…

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Norway records rise in outbreaks in 2022

By Joe Whitworth on May 11, 2023

The number of outbreaks and people sick in them in 2022 went up from the year before, based on new data from Norway.

A total of 34 foodborne outbreaks were reported in 2022, which is…

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Study highlights raw milk risk in Norway

By Joe Whitworth on April 8, 2023

There is a significant risk associated with drinking raw milk from Norwegian cows, according to a study.

Lene Idland, of the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) faculty of veterinary medicine, provided updated figures on…

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