NEWS PLUS+ Issue 38 | 27.09.2019
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1. New swine fever cases continue to emerge in South Korea, as Thailand designates 24 surveillance areas for swine fever
25.09.2019. South Korea. African Swine Fever
African swine fever has been confirmed at another pig farm in Incheon followed by two suspected outbreaks in Ganghwa and Yeoncheon, which could bring the total number of confirmed cases in South Korea to eight.
Source: The Pig Site
2. Swedish officials investigate Salmonella outbreak
25.09.2019. Sweden. Salmonella
Authorities in Sweden are investigating a national outbreak of monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium which has affected almost 40 people.
Source: Food Safety News
3. FDA releases new draft guidance for antibiotic use with livestock
27.09.2019. USA. Antibiotics
The FDA has published guidance around voluntarily bringing the remaining approved animal drugs containing antimicrobials of human medical importance under the oversight of licensed veterinarians in the US.
Source: Global Meat News
4. Belgian Salmonella outbreak traced to tartare sauce
25.09.2019. Belgium. Salmonella
A Salmonella outbreak that sickened almost 200 people at a Belgian school was likely caused by eggs used to make a tartare sauce, according to authorities.
Source: Food Safety News
5. Tesco boss Dave Lewis says no to chlorinated chicken
18.09.19. UK. Brexit
The boss of Tesco has ruled out the sale of chlorine-washed chicken if the UK strikes new trade deals with the US after Brexit.
Source: The Telegraph
6. Study debunks 'myth' that lifestylers benefit from going gluten free
26.09.2019. Global. Health & Nutrition
A UK study has discredited the perception that folllowing a gluten-free approach could help improve the health of people who do not suffer from celiac disease.
Source: Food Navigator
7. Countries back UN antimicrobial resistance challenge
20.09.2019. Global. Antimicrobial Resistance
Nations across the globe are stepping up to make commitments to accelerate the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across the globe.
Source: Poultry World
8. Whole genome sequencing could help control disease
27.09.2019. Global. Whole Genome Sequencing
Researchers have analysed C. perfringens foodborne and non-foodborne outbreaks using whole genome sequencing.
Source: New Food
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