NEWS PLUS | Issue 41
October 9, 2020
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1. Multi-state Salmonella outbreak linked to wood ear mushrooms continues to grow
06.10.2020. USA. Salmonella
43 cases confirmed so far in a 10-state Salmonella outbreak linked to imported, contaminated wood ear mushrooms, also known as kikurage or black fungus.
Source: Food Safety News
2. One new ASF case in wild boar in Germany
08.10.2020. Germany. African Swine Fever
An additonal case of African Swine Fever bring the total number of cases to 50; Reuters reports.
Source: The Pig Site
3. 35 sick in Italy possible due to Botulism
06.10.2020. Italy. Botulism
Botulism suspected in Italy as over 30 people have needed hospital treatment in Cefalù, a city in northern Sicily.
Source: Food Safety News
4. Hepatitis A outbreak possibly linked to imported frozen berries
08.10.2020. Denmark/Sweden. Hepatitus A
Following 9 patients with the same type of Hepatitis A virus, officials in Denmark and Sweden are investigating frozen imported berries as being the suspected source of infection.
Source: Food Safety News
5. Recall roundup: Undeclared allergens and possible pathogen contamination
07.10.2020. Global. Recall
Roundup of recalls in the UK, US and Canada
Source: New Food Magazine
6. Cattle movement restricted in Namibia due to foot-and-mouth disease
08.10.2020. Namibia. Foot & Mouth Disease
Following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in a northern region of the Angola, Namibia has temporarily banned cross-border movement of cattle.
Source: MeatingPlace
7. The use of genome sequencing in multi-country outbreaks assessed by experts
09.10.2020. Europe. WGS
Obstacles relating to whole genome sequencing (WGS) for surveillance and monitoring of foodborne diseases in Europe was discussed by experts in September.
Source: Food Safety News
8. WHO, FAO plan to update RTE foods Listeria risk assessment
06.10.2020. Global. Listeria
Prompted by the large, deadly outbreak of listeriosis in Africa in 2017, the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations plan a meeting by a joint panel of experts to assess the risk of Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods.
Source: MeatingPlace
9. Review carried out by FSAI on work relating to food safety and fraud
07.10.2020. Ireland. Food Safety
The annual report from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) reviews the main activities of the last year; which marks the agency's 20th anniversary.
Source: Food Safety News
10. USDA look to overhaul labelling to dissuade food fraud
06.10.2020. USA. Labelling
Following numerous cases relating to organic food fraud, the USDA is looking to strengthen controls of organic production, with an aim to build consumer confidence.
Source: The Pig Site
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