The List Is Causing More Serious Intoxicities in Europe. One of the 12 Cases Was Fatal in 2024.

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Cases of severe bacterial toxicity have increased in Europe last year, according to an ECDC and EFSA report. Over 3,000 infections were confirmed in 2024, and nearly 70% of patients needed hospitalization, while one of 12 infected people died.

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Cases of serious food poisoning linked to Listeria bacteria have increased in Europe, possibly due to changes in eating habits and an ageing population, health and food safety authorities warn. More than 3,000 confirmed cases of Listeria were recorded in 2024, with around 70% requiring hospitalisation and one in 12 patients dying, according to a new report from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Food S…