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Continued efforts needed to fight antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in humans and animals
Resistance of Salmonella and Campylobacter bacteria to commonly used antimicrobials continues to be observed frequently in humans and animals, according to the latest EFSA and ECDC report on AMR.
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Multi-agency report highlights importance of reducing antibiotic use
Countries that have decreased their consumption of antibiotics in both animals and humans have seen a reduction in antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This is according to the fourth joint JIACRA report by...
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Episode 15 - Joining forces for humans, animals, environment: One Health
Humans, animals and the environment – what affects one affects all. Discover why the One Health approach is vital for our future!
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Novel protein production processes - take part in our survey!
EFSA scientists routinely evaluate the safety of novel proteins in the GMO and novel foods areas. Our evaluations include the safety of the production process used to manufacture the product under...
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Inorganic arsenic in food – health concerns confirmed
This is the finding of EFSA’s opinion on the public health risk linked to the presence of inorganic arsenic in food, confirming the outcome of EFSA’s previous assessment from 2009.
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Episode 14 - Mice or men: Beyond animal testing
Advances in data modelling offer a more ethical alternative. Could we end animal tests?
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Episode 13 – Alien (species) vs plants: beware of the invaders
They’re not from space but live among us! What are invasive alien species and what is their impact?
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Avian Influenza: delay in rise of detections, higher risk still expected in upcoming months
In recent weeks, detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) viruses in wild birds in Europe have risen, although the increase began later than in previous years. This is possibly due to a...
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Multi-country outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to fish products
Ready-to-eat fish products, mainly smoked salmon, are the likely source of an ongoing multi-country outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes.
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Campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis still below pre-pandemic levels; West Nile virus infections on the rise
Campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis were the most frequently reported zoonotic diseases in humans in the EU in 2022. However, the number of cases was still lower than during the pre-pandemic years...