NEWS PLUS | Issue 46
November 13, 2020
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1. Avian influenza controls tighten in UK
12.11.2020. UK/Japan. Avian Influenza
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been introduced after a third case of bird flu in domestic flocks, with strict biosecurity measures. In Japan, a case of HPAI has been detected in a layer flock in Kagawa, the first in the country since 2018.
Sources: Poultry World & Food Navigator
2. Wood ear mushrooms sickens 55 with salmonellosis in 12 states
07.11.2020. USA. Salmonella
The Salmonella Stanley outbreak investigation showed that wood ear mushrooms were the likely source. Illnesses started from Jan to Sept, with cases ranging in age from 2 to 74 years. Fifty-seven percent of those sickened were female. Of 48 ill people with information available, six have been hospitalized. No deaths were reported.
Source: Food Safety News
3. Research finds UK consumers highly value EU food safety standards
13.10.2020. UK. Brexit
Recent research reveals the extent to which UK consumers dislike food produced using production methods such as hormones in beef, and chlorine washed chicken. The authors of the study say their findings are particularly relevant for post-Brexit trade deals and the ongoing debates about UK food standards.
Source: Feed Navigator
4. Another E. coli out break spanning 6 states linked to romaine
10.11.2020. USA. E. coli
The third outbreak in three weeks of E. Coli O157: H7 infections of unknown origin under investigation. Although the cause is unknown, the CDC has said recalled romaine lettuce has tested positive for the outbreak strain of the pathogen.
Source: Food Safety News
5. Fish recall due to histamine poisoning outbreak
11.11.2020. New Zealand. Histamine
Trevally fish fillets are being recalled in New Zealand due links to at least three cases of histamine poisoning, also known as scombroid poisoning.
Source: Food Safety News
6. Increase in campylobacter hits Sweden
12.11.2020. Sweden. Campylobacter
There is a rise in the number of Campylobacter infections in Sweden, following a temporary decline in numbers. Chicken has been identified as a common source.
Source: Food Safety News
7. Preparing for the future: Review in food law in Australia and New Zealand
12.11.2020. Australia/New Zealand. Food Safety
Food regulations under review in Australia and New Zealand which includes amending sections of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991; the first time in almost 30 years.
Source: Food Safety News
8. ASF in Nigeria could threaten food security, warns the FAO
13.11.2020. Nigeria. African Swine Fever
Concern raised over an outbreak of African Swine Fever in Nigeria; the spread of the disease could threaten the country's food system.
Source: The Pig Site
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