NEWS PLUS | Issue 30
July 24, 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. Salmonella outbreak of unknown origin sickens more than 100
21.07.2020. USA. Salmonella
Officials have announced a Salmonella outbreak that has been making people sick since June 2019. Of those whose information is available, a quarter have been admitted to hospitals.
Source: Food Safety News
2. Bats and possibly some scaly anteaters are thought to be the likely cause of COVID-19 pandemic; and they could do it again
23.07.2020. Global. Coronavirus
An article published recently in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene suggests that naturally infected bats and scaly anteaters called pangolins in Asia and Southeast Asia have likely caused the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: Food Safety News
3. African Swine Fever has been kept out of U.S., pork remains threatened around the world
21.07.2020. Global. African Swine Fever
While North America isn't being spared from the spread of COVID-19, it has escaped ASF entirely as it is wiping out populations of pigs around the world.
Source: Food Safety News
4. E. coli outbreaks in Japan and South Korea leaves thousands sick
18.07.2020. Asia. STEC
Korean officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli that has affected 100 people; while over 3,000 people recently got food poisoning in Japan, according to media reports.
Source: Food Safety News
5. Scotland study suggests risk of toxoplasma from venison
24.07.2020. UK. Toxoplasma
Consumption of undercooked meat is a known risk factor in toxoplasmosis, and researchers found a greater prevalance of DNA in venison than in other raw meats.
Source: Food Safety News
6. 10 people hositalised for Trichinosis after eating undercooked bear in Russia
20.07.2020. Russia. Trichinella
News outlets have reported that Russian officials reported last week that 10 people, near the Mongolian border, were hospitalised with trichinosis after consuming undercooked bear cub.
Source: Barf Blog
7. Fresh produce - raw is risky
20.07.2020. USA. Food Safety
Salads and fresh vegetables are the largest source of food poisoning in the United States, and are an increasing headache for industry and retail.
Source: Barf Blog
8. Plans in place to tackle foodborne parasites in Asia
23.07.2020. Asia. Foodborne Parasites
The first set of food safety risk communication and country-specific action plans have been identified in Asia to tackle the significant public health problem of foodborne parasites.
Source: Food Safety News
9. Good compliance for dried herbs and spices found following Irish survey
22.07.2020. Ireland. Food Safety
An Irish survey has found that the majority of dried herbs and spices are safe; however, a small percentage may be contaminated with pathogens.
Source: Food Safety News
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