Despite the high number of reports, Afsca clarified that these figures do not necessarily indicate poorer food safety practices in these sectors. Instead, they reflect the high volume of consumer interactions with these businesses, increasing the likelihood of reports
Salmonella, a bacteria responsible for salmonellosis—a form of food poisoning—affects around 3,000 people in Belgium annually, though experts from the National Reference Centre suggest this is likely an underestimation
