NEWS PLUS + Issue 48 | 30.11.2018

A global update on food safety brought to you by FOOD PLUS + an enhanced approach to food safety and quality. 

1. Salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers slowing; investigation continues

29.11.2018. Canada. Salmonella

Canadian officials say a Salmonella outbreak associated with fresh cucumbers appears to be winding down, but they are continuing their investigation in hopes of pinpointing the source of the bacteria that infected 55 people across the country.

Source: Food Safety News

2. Latest developments on African swine fever

29.11.2018. Europe. African Swine Fever

EFSA has published an update on the epidemiological situation of African swine fever (ASF) in Europe. In the latest report, experts assess the effectiveness of different measures that can be taken when a case of ASF is detected in an area that was previously disease-free and is far from affected areas.

Source: European Food Safety Authority

3. Salmonella outbreak in Sweden with 33 ill

24.11.2018. Sweden. Salmonella

The first illness onset date is Sept. 27, and the last one reported was Oct. 28 The investigation is ongoing. It is mainly adults who have fallen ill and they come from 14 counties in Sweden. The ages range from one to 76 years but no deaths have been reported.

Source: Food Safety News

4. E. coli O157 study could explain higher human infection rates in Scotland

27.11.2018. Scotland. E. coli

Cattle in Scotland have a higher level of a certain subtype of E. coli O157 which causes more severe human infections, according to a report.

Source: Food Safety News

5. More than 2,000 ill and nine dead in Australian outbreaks

30.11.2018. Australia. Outbreaks

Foodborne outbreaks affected more than 2,000 and killed nine people in Australia in 2012, according to the latest OzFoodNet annual report.

Source: Food Safety News

6. Israeli officials find source of deadly Listeria outbreak

27.11.2018. Israel. Listeria

The Ministry of Health in Israel believes it has pinpointed the source of a Listeria outbreak in the country, naming meat products as the cause.

Source: Food Safety News

7. Salmonella in raw milk cheese sickens 14 in France; recall underway

28.11.2018. France. Salmonella

Fourteen people are part of a Salmonella outbreak in France linked to raw milk cheese. There have been 11 alerts in the past six months for foodborne pathogens in cheese from France, according to the RASFF portal.

Source: Food Safety News

8. Salmonella warning – recent recalls may be the canary in the coal mine

26.11.2018. USA. Salmonella

Salmonella is in the headlines, again. This time, it involves an outbreak and is associated with turkey. FSIS is continuing to investigate illnesses and has affirmed that additional product from other companies may also be recalled.

Source: Meatingplace