Fire at a solvent factory in Abruzzo

A fire commenced in the industrial zone of Scerne di Pineto, in the province of Teramo. The fire originated in the Kemipol factory, which...

Foodstuffs recalled in Italy due to chemical risk

The Italian Ministry of Health has issued two food recalls due to a possible chemical risk to consumers. The recalls concern two batches of...

Eight seasonal flu vaccines have been approved in Italy

The Italian Medicines Agency (Agenzia Italiana del Farmaco, AIFA) has recently approved eight vaccines capable of blocking viral strains following guidelines set forth by...

Legionella in a Tuscany school’s pipes

The presence of traces of Legionella in the water pipes of the Cesa school complex in Marciano della Chiana (Province of Arezzo) was identified...

Suspected salmonellosis in 60 children in Florence

Sources at the Mayer Hospital in Florence reported that 60 school-age children were treated in the emergency room for symptoms consistent with a food-borne...

Elga Marvelli