A decade-long study suggests the true scale of foodborne infections in Sweden is far higher than official records show.
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A comprehensive analysis has revealed that foodborne diseases are significantly under-reported in Sweden. Researchers examining data from 2013 to 2022 estimated that there were over 1.2 million cases of foodborne infections during this period.
According to Food Safety News, the primary contributors to this health burden were Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Listeria. The study sought to understand the links between these infections, their original sources, and various climate factors.
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