Hepatitis A outbreak in Northern Europe

At least 71 people sickened in Nordic EU countries, but the exact food source is still not certain. Seems that the source might be frozen berries, because a lot of victims declared the assumption of this kind of food. Hepatitis A is a severe liver infection and can be prevented by vaccination, or by cooking … Continue reading Hepatitis A outbreak in Northern Europe

Mafia shadow on the Italian food business – Economic implications

An Italian Parliamentary inquiry Commission released on January a report in which concluded that food sector in Italy is worth € 12,5 billion to criminal groups. It concluded also that “mafia” is infiltrated at every level of the food chain, from the producers to the supermarket. The principal activity is the trade of counterfeit Italian … Continue reading Mafia shadow on the Italian food business – Economic implications