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Episode 16 - Joining forces for humans, animals, environment: One Health (II)
Join us for part II of our episode on One Health. Humans, animals and the environment – we are one. Discover why a One Health approach is vital!
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Veterinary drug residues in animals and foods remain low
Levels of residues from veterinary drugs found in animals and animal-derived food remain low in the European Union.
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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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Field to fork
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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...
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Focal Point Network
Established in 2008, the Focal Point (FP) Network consists of representatives from the national food safety authorities of the Member States (MSs), Iceland and Norway, as well as observers from...
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Now available: Call for evidence on beef cattle and turkeys, event on farmed animals for fur production
In October 2023, the European Commission sent two mandates to EFSA to deliver scientific opinions on the welfare of turkeys and beef cattle on farms.
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Safeguarding celiac disease patients in Europe
EFSA’s scientific experts have investigated the causes of celiac disease and developed a tool for screening proteins in food and food ingredients that might cause symptoms in patients.
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More food safety insights from EU pre-accession countries
“We are extremely pleased to include - for the first time - all seven pre-accession countries in this follow-up survey to our 2022 Eurobarometer on food safety,” said Barbara Gallani, Head of EFSA’s...
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Episode 12 – Toxic tastings: contaminants in food
Contaminants can enter our food in different ways. Discover more about the risks.
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Smoke flavourings: Q&A with Wim Mennes, EFSA’s working group chair on flavourings
Smoke flavourings serve as an alternative to traditional smoking, a long-standing practice used to preserve certain foods such as fish, meat, and dairy products. The smoking process also changes their...
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Introducing TKPlate - food safety without animal testing?
Historically, safety assessments of chemicals in food and feed (as well as for medicines, consumer products, industrial and other chemicals) have relied on evidence from animal experiments. This core...
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One Health: EFSA joins forces with EU agencies
EFSA and its sister agencies providing scientific advice on environment, public health and food safety have published a joint statement to express their common commitment to support the One Health...
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Multi-country outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken meat and chicken meat products
Between January and October 2023, 14 EU/EEA countries, the UK and the US reported 335 cases related to this outbreak.
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Episode 11 – Material matters
Join us on a journey from plastic to metal to bamboo, from recycling to new intelligent materials.
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Vaccination of poultry against highly pathogenic avian influenza – Available vaccines and vaccination strategies
Background to the scientific opinion The European Union (EU) has experienced an epidemic of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild and domestic birds in recent years. Areas with dense...
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Avian influenza: EFSA recommends increased protection of farms from wild birds
As the autumn migratory season starts, the protection of poultry and other farmed animals from wild birds should be prioritised. Biosecurity should be enhanced in fur animal farms.
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Episode 10 – From lab to fork
How is lab-grown meat developed? Could it be an alternative to traditional meat?
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Plant pests on the horizon? New EFSA dashboard to spot them
In collaboration with the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES), EFSA systematically screens...
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Plant Health: Horizon Scanning Dashboard
EFSA dashboards are an interactive way of providing scientific information on EFSA topics. Click here to check out the latest data on plant pests.
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EFSA: Cats and dogs should not be kept permanently in boxes, cages and crates
To improve the welfare of cats and dogs in commercial breeding establishments, EFSA recommends avoiding the permanent use of boxes, cages and crates. EFSA’s new scientific report supports potential...
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Mineral oil hydrocarbons in food
Check out our infographic on mineral oil hydrocarbons in food. It shows in which foods they can be found, their potential impact on human health and how different actors in the EU work closely to...
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4th European Conference on Xylella: ‘Research is advancing; preparedness and early detection remain key’
These are the main conclusions of the 4th European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa organised by EFSA, which brought together hundreds of scientific experts from around the world in Lyon, France.
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Episode 9 – Thirsty work
Find out what happens to us when we get dehydrated and how can we prevent it.
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4th European Conference on Xylella, 20 August 2023: Livestream available
Join us online for the 4th European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa to take place in Lyon, France, on 20 August 2023, as a satellite event of the International Congress on Plant Pathology (ICPP2023).
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EFSA, European Commission and EU Member States launch #PlantHealth4Life campaign
EFSA, the European Commission (EC) and their partners in Member States of the European Union (EU) are launching the #PlantHealth4Life campaign. The campaign promotes awareness of plant health and its...