Recent Trends in Foodborne Infections in Europe and North America

Author: Sharp J.C.M.   Reilly W.J.  

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd

ISSN: 0007-070X

Source: British Food Journal, Vol.96, Iss.7, 1994-07, pp. : 25-34

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Abstract

The frequency of reporting of foodborne infections of animal origin, in particular salmonella, campylobacter and Escherichia coli (VTEC) has increased in recent years due to changes in food production and processing methods in parallel with changes in eating habits and other social factors such as mass catering and the use of convenience foods. In contrast infections, primarily of human origin, in particular typhoid, paratyphoid and bacillary dysentery, are nowadays much less frequently associated with foodborne spread. Meanwhile, other "emerging" micro-organisms of bacterial, viral and protozoal origin have increasingly frequently been reported with evidence of food or waterborne spread. Foodborne disease has also taken on an international dimension, highlighted by outbreaks associated with imported foods (e.g. cheese, chocolate, pate, etc.) and tourist groups. Presents a review of recent trends in foodborne infections.

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