NEWS PLUS | Issue 24
June 12, 2020
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. Outbreak of Campylobacter linked to milk sickens over 100
10.06.2020. Denmark. Campylobacter
Over 100 people are sick in Denmark following a Campylobacter outbreak linked to a local dairy
Source: Food Safety News
2. UK animal welfare standard to be upheld after Brexit
11.06.2020. UK. Brexit
Prime Minister Johnson has said the UK will maintain its high animal welfare standards after the end of the transition period with the European Union following fears of importing chlorinated chicken.
Source: The Pig Site
3. Study finds many people are confused about COVID-19 and food safety
06.06.2020. Global. Coronavirus
University College London and The Health Sciences Academy found that almost half of people think it is safe to eat fruits and vegetables washed with soap or diluted bleach.
Source: Food Safety News
4. Shift to prevention from response for virulent Newcastle disease (vND)
11.06.2020. USA. Newcastle Disease
Efforts in Southern California are transitioning from response to prevention as a result of there being no new vND cases since February this year; in contrast to last year when it was spreading like wildfire
Source: Food Safety News
5. Ciguatera cases in New Zealand linked to imported fish
09.06.2020. New Zealand. Ciguatera
Earlier this year, five people from two households because ill with ciguatera poisoning after eating imported fish from Fiji.
Source: Food Safety News
6. Closer attention to allergen labelling urged for food organisations
08.06.2020. Global. Labelling
Bureau Veritas has called on food companies to pay close attention on accurate allergen labelling, particularly as the coronavirus impact continues.
Source: New Food Magazine
7. According to the WHO, unsafe food continues to affect millions in Europe
10.06.2020. Europe. Food Safety
The European region of the WHO have said Europe cannot afford to lose focus on other health threats during the coronavirus outbreak.
Source: Food Safety News
8. Decline in Campylobacter and Salmonella seen in Australia
09.06.2020. Australia. Food Safety
Campylobacter and Salmonella infections in Australia have almost halved since the coronavirus pandemic lockdown.
Source: Food Safety News
9. Recall roundup: animal feed, gravy powder, pie and vegan meatballs
08.06.2020. Global. Recall
Products recalled due to issues ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling.
Source: New Food Magazine
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