Fewer foodborne infections for the first time in years

For the first time since 2016, the Netherlands saw a reduction in the number of foodborne infections in 2023 compared to the year before. The number of outbreaks decreased from 1,173 in 2022 to 911 in 2023. The number of people who became ill decreased from 4,505 to 3,500.
19-09-2024 | 10:00

RIVM and EFSA optimise new calculation model for mixture risk assessment

Plant protection products (PPPs) are products used in agriculture to protect crops against, for example, fungi, insects and weeds.

13-10-2023 | 13:00

Number of reported illnesses related to food consumption increases each year

In 2022, there were 1,165 reported outbreaks of food-related infections. An outbreak means that two or more people become ill after consuming the same food. A total of 4,470 people became ill.

21-09-2023 | 10:00

Estimated costs of foodborne infections 140 million euros lower in 2020

In 2020, the estimated costs of foodborne infections in the Netherlands were 140 million euros lower than in the preceding year. This corresponds to a 30% decrease.

07-12-2021 | 10:35
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