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Frozen corn likely source of ongoing Listeria monocytogenes outbreak

Frozen corn is the likely source of an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes which has affected five EU Member States (Austria, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom) since 2015. This is the conclusion of a rapid outbreak assessment...

22 March 2018

Biological hazards

EU agencies unite against harassment of women

More than 40 EU agencies are marking International Women’s Day by publishing a joint declaration against harassment in the workplace. The statement, initiated by the European Institute...

Corporate

8 March 2018
Neonicotinoids: risks to bees confirmed

Most uses of neonicotinoid pesticides represent a risk to wild bees and honeybees, according to assessments published today by EFSA. The Authority has updated its risk assessments of...

Pesticides

28 February 2018
Antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic bacteria still high in humans, animals and food, say ECDC and EFSA

Bacteria from humans and animals continue to show resistance to antimicrobials according to a new report published today by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European...

Biological hazards, DATA

27 February 2018
Register now: conference on global change and the spread of plant pests

Registration is open for a major scientific conference on the role of global change in the emergence of plant diseases and pests in Europe. The conference – co-organised by EFSA, the...

Plant health

23 February 2018
Climate change and food safety – complete the EFSA survey

How does climate change relate to food safety, animal and plant health? Being prepared for future food safety challenges is part of EFSA’s job. Help us by completing a short survey by...

Cross-cutting science

21 February 2018
Lumpy skin disease: vaccination leads to fall in outbreaks

Outbreaks of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in the Balkan region fell dramatically by 95% from 7,483 in 2016 to 385 in 2017. The figures confirm that vaccination of cattle – recommended by...

Animal health and welfare

19 February 2018
Novel food applications: new administrative guidance for applicants

New guidance is available that will help applicants to prepare novel food applications. The administrative guidance includes a checklist of the data requirements outlined in EFSA’s “...

Corporate

16 February 2018
EFSA’s Advisory Forum calls for more public investment in food safety research

National food safety authorities from all 28 EU Member States, Iceland and Norway have called for more public investment in food safety research and given a commitment to support...

Corporate

6 February 2018
Listeria infections increase in vulnerable groups

Listeria cases have increased among two groups of the population: people over 75 and women aged 25-44 (believed to be mainly pregnancy-related). This is one of the main conclusions of...

Biological hazards

24 January 2018

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