Rise in food poisoning cases in Helsinki in 2023
In 2023, Helsinki experienced an increase in food poisoning incidents, according to the latest findings from the city's food safety inspections. Despite conducting 3,007 food inspections and handling 878 new notifications from food operators—a slight increase from the previous year—the city faced challenges in ensuring food safety. The inspections, which covered 5,789 food establishments in Helsinki, revealed that 49% received an "excellent" rating in their Oiva assessments, reflecting compliance with food safety standards.