Figures show Campylobacter decline in England
According to recently released figures, the number of Campylobacter cases in England decreased in 2022.Reported infections fell from 55,642 in 2021 to 54,461 cases in 2022, a decrease of 1,181.Data...
View ArticleRaw milk recalled in California after testing finds campylobacter bacteria
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing a recall of raw cow milk produced at Raw Farm, LLC of Fresno County, CA.The quarantine order came following the confirmed...
View ArticleFrance publishes 2021 Campylobacter data
Data from Campylobacter surveillance in 2021 confirmed trends seen in previous years, according to the most recent statistics published by Santé Publique France.Findings are based on the National...
View ArticleRaw goat milk recalled in California after testing finds Campylobacter
Raw goat milk produced and packaged by Valley Milk Simply Bottled of Stanislaus County, CA, is the subject of a statewide recall and quarantine order announced by California State Veterinarian Dr....
View ArticleStudy finds drug-resistant Campylobacter jejuni connection to pet store puppies
According to a study, strains of drug-resistant Campylobacter jejuni have been circulating since at least 2011 and are associated with illness among pet store customers, employees, and others who come...
View ArticleCampylobacter infections lead Rhode Island to stop shellfish harvesting at pond
The Rhode Island Department of Health is currently investigating seven Campylobacter infections linked to the consumption of raw shellfish between Aug. 11 and 19.On Sept. 11, the department and Rhode...
View ArticleChildren sick in Norway after drinking raw milk
Almost 20 children in Norway have fallen sick after a farm visit that included drinking unpasteurized, raw milk.Health officials reported 17 people became ill after the farm trip, including 16 children...
View ArticleResearch looks at E. coli and Campylobacter on farms and in raw milk
E. coli and Campylobacter can persist on dairy farms for months and contaminate unpasteurized, bulk tank milk despite some hygiene measures, according to a thesis.Anniina Jaakkonen’s work investigated...
View ArticleScientists uncover Campylobacter’s swimming tactics
Researchers have found out how Campylobacter can swim faster in stickier liquids, such as in human guts.Findings could help scientists halt the foodborne bacteria, because they show how the shape of...
View ArticleState recalls, quarantines raw milk because of Campylobacter
California officials have recalled and quarantined raw milk from Valley Milk Simply Bottled because tests have shown it to be contaminated with Campylobacter jejuni.State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones...
View ArticleScientists say Campylobacter behind August 2019 outbreak in Beijing
Researchers in China have reported the first identified outbreak caused by a local Campylobacter jejuni infection in Beijing.A total of 14 patients were sick who worked at the same factory. They had...
View ArticleResearchers investigate role of farming in evolution of Campylobacter
Intensive farming techniques could increase the likelihood of pathogens becoming a public health risk, according to researchers.An international team led by the Universities of Bath and Sheffield in...
View ArticleScientists say raw milk testing in England ineffective
The current testing regime in England for unpasteurized milk is not fit for purpose, according to researchers describing a 2016 Campylobacter outbreak that sickened 69 people.They say there was a need...
View ArticleCampylobacter common at low levels in Australian chicken
Retail chicken meat often contains Campylobacter but the level of contamination is generally low, according to a recent research report.Researchers collected 1,490 chicken, beef, lamb, and pork samples...
View ArticleResearchers help identify relevant genes in bacterial infections
Researchers have developed a database to make it easier to identify target proteins that can help fight infectious diseases.Scientists from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the...
View ArticleFigures show Campylobacter decline in England
According to recently released figures, the number of Campylobacter cases in England decreased in 2022. Reported infections fell from 55,642 in 2021 to 54,461 cases in 2022, a decrease of 1,181. Data...
View ArticleResearchers investigate role of farming in evolution of Campylobacter
Intensive farming techniques could increase the likelihood of pathogens becoming a public health risk, according to researchers. An international team led by the Universities of Bath and Sheffield in...
View ArticleScientists say raw milk testing in England ineffective
The current testing regime in England for unpasteurized milk is not fit for purpose, according to researchers describing a 2016 Campylobacter outbreak that sickened 69 people. They say there was a need...
View ArticleCampylobacter common at low levels in Australian chicken
Retail chicken meat often contains Campylobacter but the level of contamination is generally low, according to a recent research report. Researchers collected 1,490 chicken, beef, lamb, and pork...
View ArticleResearchers help identify relevant genes in bacterial infections
Researchers have developed a database to make it easier to identify target proteins that can help fight infectious diseases. Scientists from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the...
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