Escherichia coli is a bacterium that is found in the intestines of healthy humans and animals, as part of the normal bacterial flora. However, some E. coli strains can cause diseases.

Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause an illness called salmonellosis. In the European Union over 90,000 salmonellosis cases are reported every year.

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Zoonoses are infections or diseases that can be transmitted directly or indirectly between animals and humans, for instance by consuming contaminated foodstuffs.

Listeria is found in soil, plants, and water. Animals, including cattle, sheep, and goats, can also carry the bacteria. Listeriosis is usually contracted by eating contaminated foods.

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The EFSA Journal is an open-access, free-of-charge online scientific journal that publishes the scientific outputs of the European Food Safety Authority.

In EFSA’s first-ever full risk assessment of the food additive aspartame, the Authority’s experts concluded that aspartame is safe for human consumption at current levels of exposure.

Zoonoses are infections or diseases that can be transmitted directly or indirectly between animals and humans, for instance by consuming contaminated foodstuffs.