NEWS PLUS | Issue 20
May 21, 2021
As leaders in food safety, we provide a weekly global update brought to you by our Food Plus team delivering an enhanced food safety & quality system to protect your brand.
1. Bird flu restrictions lifted across Great Britain, but outbreaks continue in Asia and continental Europe
18.05.2021. UK. Avian Influenza
Bird keepers urged to remain vigilant as measures brought in last winter to curb the spread of avian flu were lifted this week. However, the disease continues to shake up Europe and prompts further action in Asia.
Sources: New Food Magazine & Meatingplace
2. Up to 200 sickened across EU and UK with Salmonella
21.05.2021. Sweden/Denmark. Salmonella
200 people across 11 countries in Europe could possibly be part of a Salmonella Braenderup outbreak. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) are supporting with the investigation closely with European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Source: Food Safety News
3. Multiple outbreaks of Salmonella infections linked to backyard poultry under investigation
21.05.2021. USA. Salmonella
There have been 163 people across 43 states reported ill with investigations of Salmonella infections ongoing linked to contact with backyard poultry.
Source: Food Safety News
4. Antimicrobial-resistant strains of Salmonella infections are on the rise - study
20.05.2021. Global. Antimicrobial Resistance
According to new research published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, infections from antimicrobial-resistant strains of Salmonella are on the rise; posing a serious threat to public health.
Source: Food Safety News
5. E. coli outbreak amongst children linked to organic yoghurt
15.05.2021. USA. E. coli
A recall of yogurt in Washington state due to E. Coli O157:H7 is likely connected with an outbreak involving as many as 11 people, with all but one being children.
Source: Food Safety News
6. Outbreaks fall, with 10 fatalities from listeriosis in Switzerland
19.05.2021. Switzerland. Food Safety
Thirteen foodborne outbreaks were reported in Switzerland compared to 23 in 2019.
Source: Food Safety News
7. Foodborne illness a priority for Food Standards Scotland
20.05.2021. Scotland. Foodborne Illness
As part of its 5-year strategy, Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has identified one of its priorities as taking action to prevent foodborne illness.
Source: Food Safety News
8. Study finds offal and other pork products are risk factors for Hepatitis E
12.05.2021. UK. Hepatitis E
UK researchers have identified pig’s liver and cured pork meats as being associated with HEV infection, confirming previous links to pork products.
Source: Food Safety News
9. Surveillance in Norway find low levels of Salmonella
20.05.2021. Norway. Salmonella
According to the results of surveillance programs in 2020, Norwegian cattle, swine and poultry are only rarely infected with Salmonella.
Source: Food Safety News
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