NEWS PLUS+ Issue 28 | 19.07.2019
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1. Denmark hit by 2 outbreaks; E. coli with 10 ill, and Salmonella with more than 20 ill
16.07.2019. Denmark. Salmonella/E. coli
More than 20 people have been infected by a rare strain of Salmonella in Denmark, with half of them needing hospital treatment. Officials are also investigating an outbreak of E. coli that has sickened 10 people.
Sources: Food Safety News
2. Damaging no-deal Brexit scenario for UK lamb and beef
18.07.2019. Europe. Brexit
The UK beef and sheepmeat sector stand to see massive losses should there be a no-deal Brexit.
Source: Global Meat News
3. Salmonella outbreak in France linked to dried cured meats
14.07.2019. France. Salmonella
French authorities are investigating a suspected Salmonella outbreak linked to a meat product from Italy.
Source: Food Safety News
4. UK consumers want retailers to provide more information to encourage healthier eating, according to new study
18.07.2019. UK. Healthy Eating
Brits could be at risk of serious illnesses as new research has revealed that 78% of consumers do not understand the daily recommended levels of salt, fat and sugar consumption.
Sources: Food Management Today
5. Two varieties of E. coli behind multiple U.S. outbreak infection
19.07.2019. USA. E. coli
A multi-state outbreak of E. coli in the U.S. has been traced back to Canadian processor Northfork Bison Distributions.
Source 1: Global Meat News
Source 2: Food Safety News
6. Rise of the recall
16.07.2019. UK. Recall
While opinions are divided on the reason for the recent surge in food recalls, businesses are advised to have a clear system to mitigate the impact of such incidents.
Source: Food Manufacture
7. Don’t let the squeaky wheel drive the antibiotics narrative
17.07.2019. USA. Antibiotics
Research shows that 54% of consumers are aware of the “no antibiotics ever” term; 50% state they look for meat/poultry that includes this claim, but only 19% state they regularly buy it.
Source: Meatingplace
8. New chief executive of FSA announced
15.07.2019. UK. Food Safety
The Food Standards Agency has announced the appointment of Emily Miles as its new chief executive.
Source: Food Management Today
9. ‘Start taking bold action’: Food companies urged to step-up deforestation efforts
17.07.2019. Global. Sustainability
The food industry is largely failing to provide transparent information detailing the impact of their supply chains on deforestation, despite growing investor and consumer pressure, a new report finds.
Source: Food Navigator
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