NEWS PLUS+ Issue 36 | 13.09.2019
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1. China’s pork imports from Brazil and Europe surge, as ASF spreads to Philippines
10.09.2019. Global. African Swine Fever
The Financial Times reports this week on China’s surging pork imports and the increasing impact on prices in China, Europe and Latin America. Meanwhile, ASF has spread to the Philippines and continues to ravage the herd in Vietnam.
Source 1: Financial Times
Source 2: Meating Place
Source 3: The Pig Site
2. Government documents lay bare the ‘grisly crisis facing the UK’s food and drink supply chain’
12.09.2019. UK. Brexit
Some fresh food supplies will fall in the UK while key ingredients may be in shorter supply, government planning documents have confirmed. In the longer term, pressure to make a success of Brexit could lower the standards of food products being imported.
Source: Food Navigator
3. Seven Listeria infections linked to organic dairy products
10.09.19. France. Listeria
Seven people in France have been infected with the same strain of Listeria after consuming organic dairy products.
Source: Food Safety News
4. UK birds positive for top levels of Campylobacter rises again
11.09.2019. UK. Campylobacter
At least six people fell ill with diarrhetic shellfish poisoning after eating mussels harvested in the United Kingdom earlier this year.
Source: Food Safety News
5. Yellowfin tuna steaks in the US may cause scombroid poisoning
09.09.2019. USA. Scombroid poisoning
The FDA is advising consumers to not eat yellowfin tuna steaks from Kroger retail stores because they may cause scombroid poisoning.
Source: New Food
6. Two children die in Denmark after E. coli infection
12.09.19. Denmark. E. coli
Two children have died in Denmark after complications from being infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli.
Source: Food Safety News
7. SALT: Removing the 'veil of unlawful behaviour’ in the seafood supply chain
11.09.2019. Global. Food Safety
The Seafood Alliance for Legality and Traceability (SALT) has launched a new initiative that aims to increase transparency and support collaboration in the global seafood sector.
Source: Food Navigator
8. Growers want coconuts off the FDA list of major allergens
11.09.2019. USA. Allergens
Tree nuts, including coconuts, are classified as “major allergens” under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA).
Source: Food Safety News
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