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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 21h

🐾 From beloved pets to wildlife encounters, these photos shared by our colleagues reflect the many ways animals are part of our lives. This #WorldAnimalDay, we're celebrating their diversity and the science that helps safeguard their welfare. Learn more: link.europa.eu/Wu69rF #AnimalWelfare

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 02/10/2026

Registrations are now open to observe the 133rd Plenary Meeting of EFSA's Scientific Committee. Join the open sessions on: 🗣️ 18 November, 09:00-18:00 🗣️ 19 November, 09:00-16:00 📍 Parma & Online ✍️ Register by 4 November (onsite) or 11 November (online) More: link.europa.eu/vXHm8G #OpenEFSA

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 02/10/2026

New faces. Fresh perspectives. Welcome to EFSA's newest trainees! Joining us from across Europe, they're beginning a journey to learn, connect and gain hands-on experience at EFSA. We're delighted to have you on board and wish you every success on your EFSA journey. #EFSATraineeship #EUCareers

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 01/10/2026

☕ Happy #InternationalCoffeeDay! From a morning espresso to an afternoon pick-me-up, coffee is part of daily life for millions. Today, we're celebrating the science that helps us better understand caffeine and its effects on the body. Learn more: link.europa.eu/44Yt7H #FoodSafety

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 30/09/2026

Today, we welcomed colleagues from @echa.europa.eu to strengthen cooperation at the intersection of food safety, chemicals & public health. Topics included science, data, AI and strategic priorities, reinforcing our shared commitment to protecting people, animals and the environment. #FoodSafety

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 29/09/2026

📅 Save the date! From 29 September to 1 October 2027, EFSA will bring together scientific experts, policy makers and the wider food safety community to mark 25 years of independent science and to launch the EFSA Strategy 2034. 🌐 link.europa.eu/yKDcDG Stay tuned for more! #EFSAConference2027

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Today we launch @efsa.europa.eu’s vision on the scientific priorities needed to inform future EU and national research and innovation investments. 🇪🇺🔬 efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/... @efsa-plants.bsky.social @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 28/09/2026

Join EFSA's webinar on micro- and nanoplastics. Learn about the ongoing scientific assessment of potential human health risks, progress so far and next steps towards EFSA's scientific opinion. 🗓️ 20 Oct, 10:00-12:00 ✍️ Register by 14 Oct ⤵️ link.europa.eu/DGcgHB #FoodSafety #Microplastics

EFSA webinar on micro- and nanoplastics. Online event on 20 October 2026, 10:00–12:00 CET. Registration closes 14 October 2026.

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 26/09/2026

🇪🇺 Today is the #EuropeanDayOfLanguages. This year's motto, 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦, reminds us that Europe's linguistic diversity is one of its greatest strengths. At EFSA, we help make food safety science accessible by providing information and resources in many languages. 🌍 Which ones do you speak?

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 25/09/2026

The best travel souvenirs? The ones in your camera roll 📸 Plants, seeds and fruit can carry hidden pests & diseases across borders. This #WorldTourismDay, leave plants where they grow and share the message with your fellow travellers. www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l #PlantHealth4Life

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 24/09/2026

🇪🇺 The 62nd Focal Point Plenary meeting, opened by EFSA's ED, Nikolaus Kriz, brought experts together in Parma to exchange knowledge, share experiences and advance scientific cooperation. Together, we continue to support collaboration and a coordinated, effective European #FoodSafety system.

Live photo from the boardroom during the 62nd Focal Point Meeting

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 24/09/2026

📢 Training opportunity: How are emergency authorisations of pesticides evaluated? Join our online training on the EFSA protocol for evaluating emergency authorisations of fungicides and bactericides. 📅 Nov 10-11 | Nov 16-17 | Dec 9-10 ✍️ Register by 20 Oct: link.europa.eu/dMjgNh #Pesticides

Graphic promoting EFSA training on emergency authorisations of pesticides. Sessions available on 10-11 November, 16-17 November and 9-10 December 2026. Registration closes on 20 October 2026.

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 23/09/2026

Join our info session on rethinking food enzyme safety assessment. The event will explore new approaches to allergenicity assessment and opportunities to reduce reliance on 90-day oral toxicity studies in rodents. 📅 Amsterdam, 25-26 Nov 2026 ✍️ Apply by 9 Oct: link.europa.eu/MmJCbC #FoodEnzymes

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 22/09/2026

🇪🇺 Today we welcomed MEP Tilly Metz (@tillymetz.bsky.social) and her team to EFSA. Discussions focused on how science supports decision-making in areas including pesticides, One Health, animal welfare and new methodologies for risk assessment. Thank you for the valuable exchange. #FoodSafety

MEP Tilly Metz and EFSA's Executive Director Nikolaus Kriz shaking hands.

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 22/09/2026

🐦 Avian influenza cases in birds remained low in Europe over summer, but autumn migration is now underway. The latest EFSA, @ecdc.europa.eu & EURL report shows 110 cases reported between June-August 2026. Biosecurity remains key to preventing spread. More: link.europa.eu/gMMt9h #AvianInfluenza

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Avian influenza

Avian influenza is a highly contagious viral disease which occurs primarily in poultry and wild water birds.

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 21/09/2026

Today, EFSA joined the @fao.org Global Conference for Action on One Health in Agrifood Systems in Rome. Our ED Nikolaus Kriz delivered the opening speech, highlighting the importance of collaboration to address animal, human and environmental health challenges through a #OneHealth approach.

EFSA Executive Director Nikolaus Kriz delivering the opening speech at the FAO Global Conference for Action on One Health in Agrifood Systems in Rome.

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 17/09/2026

Plant swaps, cuttings from friends, divisions passed over the fence - informal plant sharing usually takes place without plant health checks. Inspect the plant before you share it or accept it. 🔗 www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l #PlantHealth4Life

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 17/09/2026

🐔Bird flu season is here. Strengthening daily biosecurity helps protect poultry, farms and food systems. Simple actions like secure housing, species separation, good hygiene and early reporting all help reduce risk. Let’s keep farms safe. #NoBirdFlu 🔗 link.europa.eu/bnq87H @ec.europa.eu

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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🌱 Today we discussed the Xylella fastidiosa Pest Risk Assessment Scientific Opinion. Great to have EFSA Chief Scientist Carlos Gonçalo das Neves (@cgdasneves.bsky.social) with us, highlighting the vital role of plant health in One Health. 🌍🌿@efsa.europa.eu

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 16/09/2026

✂️ Will “molecular scissors” transform food production? 🎙️ In the latest #ScienceOnTheMenu, EFSA expert Tommaso Raffaello explains gene editing, new genomic techniques and what they could mean for food and farming in Europe. 🎧 Listen now: link.europa.eu/3jBYNX #GeneEditing #FoodFuture

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 15/09/2026

🇪🇺 Strengthening cooperation across the European #FoodSafety system was at the heart of discussions between EFSA and German Federal Minister Alois Rainer during a visit to Parma. Exchanges covered shared priorities, including plant protection products & scientific cooperation. @bfrde.bsky.social

Group photo of EFSA and German Ministry representatives during a visit to Parma.

Close-up of German Federal Minister Alois Rainer.

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 11/09/2026

Aromia bungii - EU priority pest attacking cherry, plum and peach trees. Signs: frass at the trunk base, round exit holes in bark. Already present in Europe. September is the best time to spot it - after fruiting, before leaf fall. 🔗 www.efsa.europa.eu/en/topics/pr... #PlantHealth4Life

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 10/09/2026

Just published: EFSA's re-evaluation of salt of aspartame-acesulfame (E 962). Our experts concluded that this sweetener does not raise safety concerns at current exposure levels. 👇 Swipe through the carousel for the key findings and read the full article: 🔎 link.europa.eu/KvP9Qk #FoodAdditives

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 09/09/2026

🦟 Just published: our third monthly #WestNileVirus update with @ecdc.europa.eu. As of 3 Sept, 1,086 human cases and 61 deaths have been reported in Europe, alongside 121 outbreaks in equids and 280 in birds. Both exceed historical averages. 👇 Read the latest report: link.europa.eu/fNP38x

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West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus (WNV) is a virus of the genus Flavivirus, related to the viruses that cause Japanese encephalitis and yellow fever. The virus is transmitted by mosquitoes, mainly of the Culex genus (i...

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 08/09/2026

🫒 𝘟𝘺𝘭𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘢: 10 years from the outbreak that changed our approach to plant health. Where do we stand? One of Europe's most serious plant health threats, 𝘟𝘺𝘭𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘢 affects olive trees & many other plant species. 🔗 Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nq6... #Xylella #PlantHealth

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Xylella fastidiosa

Xylella fastidiosa is a vector-transmitted bacterial plant pathogen associated with serious diseases in a wide range of plants.

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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

#OneHealth Champion Award just received by @cgdasneves.bsky.social from @efsa.europa.eu at the closing cerimony of @wohcongress.bsky.social Amazing conclusion! #WOHC2026

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 07/09/2026

At @wohcongress.bsky.social in Lisbon, EFSA contributed to discussions on #OneHealth governance, cross-sector cooperation & preparedness for emerging risks. From EU agency collaboration to plant health horizon scanning, one message stood out: collaboration is essential to turn science into action.

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 07/09/2026

Today, our Executive Director Nikolaus Kriz welcomed the fellows and tutors as the 10th cycle of the EU-FORA Fellowship Programme got underway. A decade on, EU-FORA continues to strengthen Europe's food risk assessment community and support the next generation of experts. #EUFORA #RiskAssessment

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Participants at the opening session of the 10th cycle of the EU-FORA Fellowship Programme in a meeting room.

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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Now at #WOHC2026 "Structuring One Health cooperation among EU Agencies" @sbronzwaer.bsky.social from @efsa.europa.eu about EU Cross-agency #OneHealth Task Force annual meeting (Warsaw, 17–18/11/2025) www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-even... see also doi.org/10.1016/j.on... @wohcongress.bsky.social

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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Very proud to bring to this amazing congress also #PlantHealth voice, with a presentation on our #EIOS community for #HorizonScanning about emerging plant threats. Congratulations to @cgdasneves.bsky.social for his inspiring keynote at the plenary opening @efsa.europa.eu @wohcongress.bsky.social

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World One Health Congress @wohcongress.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🔴 Live from #Lisbon 🇵🇹 #WOHC2026 @CarlosG_Neves @EFSA_EU keynote ends with a personal message 💬: "Together can address the challenges 🇪🇺 Europe is facing. We can do this with our common language: #Science. This language is under threat, we must protect it. Carpe Diem!"

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 04/09/2026

Leaving the plant where it grows. Checking your bag before you board. Sharing information with fellow travellers. Small things. Real impact on plant health across Europe. Discover more: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l #PlantHealth4Life

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 03/09/2026

🧬 Turning regulation into practice is the focus of 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺 As the new EU framework for #WGS data sharing enters into force, discussions are exploring how collaboration & data sharing can strengthen foodborne outbreak investigations across Europe. 📺 Follow live: link.europa.eu/nPrCcP

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 02/09/2026

🧬From genetic fingerprint to action Whole Genome Sequencing helps scientists link foodborne illness cases, identify outbreak sources & support coordinated action across Europe. But #WGS is only part of the picture. Discover how it all comes together in our animation. 🎥 youtu.be/gSohEDm8X-w?...

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Working together to detect foodborne outbreaks across Europe

How do shared data help detect foodborne outbreaks earlier?This animation explains how food business operators, national competent authorities, EFSA and ECDC...

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 01/09/2026

🧬 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺 starts tomorrow in Rome. ⬇️ Explore 5 key things to know about whole genome sequencing (WGS) and its role in foodborne outbreak investigations. 📺 Join us online on 2-3 September: link.europa.eu/nPrCcP #FoodSafety #OneHealth

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 31/08/2026

🗣️ #PublicConsultation | Relative Potency Factors (RPFs) Have your say on EFSA's draft mandate supporting guidance on the use of Relative Potency Factors (RPFs) for assessing combined exposure to multiple chemicals. ✍️ Comment by 8 October 2026. 🔗 link.europa.eu/wy7r7Y #EUHaveYourSay

Graphic promoting an EFSA public consultation on Relative Potency Factors (RPFs) for assessing combined exposure to multiple chemicals, with a deadline of 8 October 2026.

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 28/08/2026

💧 In case you missed it: how much fluoride are we exposed to through food and drinking water? Our plain language summary explains the key findings of EFSA's latest assessment in a clear and accessible way. → europa.eu/!w3HGBT #Fluoride #FoodSafety

Glass of water with the word “Fluoride” visible through the liquid on a blue background.

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 27/08/2026

Between 2023 and 2025, EFSA assessed 47 candidate priority pests for the EU. That work is only useful if detection happens early enough to act on it. If you spot something unusual, report it. Early warnings matter. 🔗 www.efsa.europa.eu/en/topics/pr... #PlantHealth4Life

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 26/08/2026

🧬 Save the date: 2-3 September We'll be live from Rome for 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺, exploring how whole genome sequencing (WGS) supports foodborne outbreak investigations & the implementation of the new EU framework for WGS data sharing. 📺 Follow the live broadcast: link.europa.eu/nPrCcP #FoodSafety

Graphic for EFSA’s Science Meets Policy live broadcast. A DNA strand and balance scale are shown beside the event title and dates, 2-3 September 2026.

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 25/08/2026

🤝 We were pleased to welcome representatives of the Chamber of Agriculture for Lower Austria to EFSA today. The visit provided an opportunity to exchange views on our work, discuss topics of shared interest and strengthen dialogue with agricultural stakeholders in Austria. #FoodSafety

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 24/08/2026

🧬 New EU requirements for sharing #WGS data with EFSA to support foodborne outbreak investigations are now in force. How can authorities, laboratories, EU agencies & food businesses work together in practice? A key question at our Science Meets Policy conference on 2-3/09. 🔗 link.europa.eu/nPrCcP

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 20/08/2026

🦟 Tiny suckers, huge impact. On #WorldMosquitoDay, learn how mosquitoes can spread diseases such as West Nile virus, dengue and chikungunya, and why monitoring vectors matters for animal and public health. 🔗 Learn more: link.europa.eu/CwN4Nq #VectorBorneDiseases

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 19/08/2026

🦠 Explore antimicrobial resistance across Europe Use our interactive maps, dashboards and data visualisations to track AMR trends in E. coli, Campylobacter, Salmonella and MRSA — and better understand their impact on human and animal health. 🔗 europa.eu/!j4cwRw #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance

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Antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) refers to the ability of microorganisms to withstand antimicrobial treatments.

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 18/08/2026

🗣️ #PublicConsultation | 𝘟𝘺𝘭𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘢 Have your say on the draft update of our scientific opinion on the latency and incubation periods of 𝘟𝘺𝘭𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘢. Your feedback will help shape our scientific advice. ✍️ Submit your comments by 8 September 2026. 🔗 link.europa.eu/JCQ497 #OpenEFSA

Public consultation banner on Xylella fastidiosa. Photo of foamy insect secretions on a plant next to text inviting feedback on a draft scientific opinion update. Deadline: 8 September 2026.

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 17/08/2026

Vibrio bacteria in #seafood: increased risk due to climate change & antimicrobial resistance. In a 2024 assessment, our experts concluded that Vibrio in seafood is expected to increase due to climate change, especially in low-salinity or brackish waters. ➡️ More: europa.eu/!CgQCbF #FoodSafety

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 14/08/2026

🔬 Interested in the latest scientific literature on new genomic techniques (NGTs)? Our third horizon scan reviews studies on plants, microorganisms and animals obtained using these techniques. 📖 Read the report: link.europa.eu/T8hXGJ #NGTs

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New genomic techniques

New genomic techniques (NGTs) are breeding techniques that alter the genetic material of plants, animals or microorganisms.

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 13/08/2026

The emerald ash borer is a beetle whose larvae tunnel beneath the bark of ash trees, cutting off water and nutrients until the tree dies. Have ash trees nearby? If you spot anything report it to your national plant protection organisation. More: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l #PlantHealth4Life

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 12/08/2026

🦟 Just published: our second monthly #WestNileVirus update for 2026 with @ecdc.europa.eu As of 5 Aug, 245 human cases and 12 deaths have been reported in Europe, along with 17 outbreaks among equids and 74 outbreaks among birds. 👇 See the latest figures & read our report: 🔗 link.europa.eu/fNP38x

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 11/08/2026

How do authorities investigate foodborne outbreaks? Our latest assessment examines 4 #Salmonella outbreaks in France linked to homemade egg-based products and explores potential links to a common egg supply chain. ⤵️ Browse the carousel for key findings and read the report: link.europa.eu/QGD7Qp

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 10/08/2026

🚨 Applications for our Head of Risk Assessment Department positions close on 24 August. Join us in shaping the future of food safety in Europe, leading scientific excellence across food, feed, plants, animals and pesticides. ➡️ Apply now: link.europa.eu/C3DMBM #EUCareers #FoodSafety

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