Large Salmonella and Listeria outbreaks hit Sweden in 2025

A report from the Swedish Veterinary Agency confirms significant Salmonella and Listeria outbreaks occurred in Sweden throughout 2025. The Salmonella outbreak was linked to a persistent strain found in a laying hen farm that had previously caused infections.
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Persistent foodborne pathogens pose ongoing risks to public health and require rigorous agricultural decontamination efforts.
Published: July 10, 2026, 12:03 am Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email There were large foodborne outbreaks of Salmonella and Listeria in Sweden in 2025, according to a report from the Swedish Veterinary Agency (SVA).
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