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Outbreaks of foodborne illness in France. 2023 Report.
Key Points In 2023, 2,231 outbreaks of foodborne illness were reported in France, affecting 22,282 people, of whom 549 (2%) sought medical care (hospitalization or emergency room visits) and 19...
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Nearly 2,000 outbreaks of foodborne illness were reported in France in 2022
1200
with 1,800 reported cases of foodborne illness each year since 2012
10 000
affecting 16,000 people each year
~30%
Foodborne illnesses occurred following family meals, 30% during meals at institutional facilities, and 40% during meals at commercial restaurants
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The Story of a Food Recall
How does a food safety alert work in France? What is the organizational structure? Santé publique France outlines the process—from patient consultation to the issuance of an alert—in an infographic.
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The most commonly suspected pathogens are toxin-producing bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringens, and Bacillus cereus
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The pathogen most frequently confirmed microbiologically is Salmonella
In relation to
Acute gastroenteritis
thematic dossier
Acute winter gastroenteritis is often caused by viruses. Every year, there is a surge in cases in France, as in the rest of Europe, leading to an increase in medical consultations for acute winter...
