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EFSA provides rapid risk assessment on cereulide in infant formula

Multi-country recalls of several infant formula products are ongoing following the detection of cereulide – a toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus. The European Commission asked EFSA to deliver urgent scientific advice to support risk management decisions across...

Meat intended for freezing

EFSA assessed how bacteria grow in meat from cattle, sheep and pigs during chilling, storage and defrosting before it reaches consumers.

Avian influenza: new outbreaks expected in Europe until winter ends

In the last part of the year, detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) viruses in wild birds in Europe have surged.

Lectins in food: undercooked beans pose health risk, says EFSA

The European Commission asked EFSA to conduct this assessment in the context of foodborne illnesses linked to the consumption of raw or undercooked pulses, which may be associated with more consumers opting for raw or minimally-cooked plant-based diets.

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Stakeholder Forum 2025: Advancing risk assessment together: faster delivery, uncompromised safety

The report and video highlights of the Forum that took place in person on 24 November in Brussels and gathered over 100...

Episode 36 – Nice to m-eat you: what are alternative proteins?

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Legumes, mealworm powder and duck cell biomass may seem worlds apart but they all feature in conversations about how our...

EFSA to host 5th European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa

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EFSA is holding the 5th European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa in Bari, Italy from 23 to 25 June 2026. The event will...

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