Contaminated food accounts for 14 percent of norovirus disease burden

dinsdag 7 april 2015 11:00

An international study has indicated that some 14% of all norovirus infections can be attributed to contaminated food. The results of this study, which RIVM coordinated, have been published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID). On World Health Day april 7th, the World Health Organization highlights the challenges and opportunities associated with food safety. We have put this article in the spotlight to raise awareness to the harm caused by foodborne illnesses.