Sweden has revealed human infection data for 2023, including a large Salmonella outbreak that had major economic consequences and caused a shortage of eggs.
The data comes from a report published by the State Veterinary Institute (SVA) with help from the Public Health Agency of Sweden (Folkhälsomyndigheten) and the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket).
A total of 1,316 Salmonella infections were reported, compared to 1,137 in 2022. More than half were infected abroad. Thailand was the top country of infection, followed by Turkey, Greece, and Spain. Domestic cases fell slightly.
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