6.1% of Norwegian broiler flocks test positive for Campylobacter bacteria in 2023, lower than most European countries.

2023 data shows 6.1% of Norwegian broiler flocks tested positive for Campylobacter bacteria, remaining within the 2020-2022 range and lower than most other European countries. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority's surveillance program has been active since 2001. In 2023, human infections of Campylobacteriosis numbered around 3,000 cases, with raw poultry consumption identified as a risk factor.

March 30, 2024
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