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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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Spain sees E. coli and Listeria infections rise in 2022

By News Desk on August 18, 2023

Spain recorded an increase in E. coli and Listeria infections in 2022, according to recently released figures.

In 2022, 633 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections were reported, as well as eight imported cases. This…

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Producer linked to botulism outbreak resumes operations

By Joe Whitworth on August 12, 2023

The company linked to a botulism outbreak in Spain has restarted production after a series of inspections.

Five confirmed and four probable cases of botulism have been reported from June 21 to July 22. Patients…

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Seven botulism cases linked to Spanish dish

By News Desk on July 20, 2023

Spanish health officials are investigating four confirmed and three probable foodborne botulism cases.

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) said cases have occurred in several different regions.

There is a common link…

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Tons of potentially unsafe food seized in Spain

By News Desk on May 11, 2023

Spanish authorities have confiscated more than 16 tons of food that they said was unfit for human consumption.

The Guardia Civil and officials from the Aragón region made the discovery at a warehouse for the…

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Trichinella outbreak sickens 16 in Spain

By News Desk on May 10, 2023

An outbreak of Trichinella has sickened at least 16 people in a Spanish city.

Public health officials in the city of León said the incident is affecting people who went hunting in the Valle Gordo…

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Listeria contamination in produce facilities more likely in non-contact areas, says a new study

By News Desk on May 3, 2023

New research funded by the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has found that Listeria monocytogenes contamination in produce processing facilities is most likely to occur in non-contact areas such as drains, floors, and ceilings, rather…

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A group of E. coli found in Spanish meat samples

By News Desk on April 18, 2023

Multidrug-resistant E. coli has been found in supermarket meat samples tested in a Spanish study.

Researchers said findings show consumers may be exposed to bacteria capable of causing severe infections through beef and pork. A full paper is…

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Ground cinnamon suspected as 30 sick in Spain

By News Desk on April 16, 2023

At least 30 people are part of an outbreak linked to ground cinnamon from Vietnam.

People who fell sick in Spain with Clostridium perfringens infections reported symptoms including vomiting and diarrhea.

The Spanish Agency for Food…

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MasterChef cooks cause food poisoning in Spain

By News Desk on April 13, 2023

More than 40 people are suspected to have been affected by food poisoning as part of a TV cooking show in Spain.

Health officials in Valencia confirmed to local media that 44 diners invited to…

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