NEWS PLUS | Issue 28
July 16, 2021
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1. More ASF outbreaks challenge China’s herd recovery
15.07.2021. China. African Swine Fever
New outbreaks are threatening the recovery of China’s pig herd according to the USDA and media reports. In Europe, EFSA is stepping up efforts to halt the spread of the virus by expanding its awareness campaign to nine more countries.
Sources: Meatingplace & Feed Navigator
2. Salmonella illnesses in Europe linked to imported tahini and halva under investigation
14.07.2021. Europe. Salmonella
Salmonella infections across five European countries have been reported with links to tahini and halva from Syria.
Source: Food Safety News
3. A UK report commissioned by the UK government calls for taxes on sugar and salt in processed foods
15.07.2021. UK. Policy
The report calls for sugar and salt taxes in foods sold in supermarkets, restaurants and catering, as well as reductions in meat consumption, claiming that the current food system is damaging both the nation’s health and the environment.
Source: Feed Navigator
4. UK and Hong Kong norovirus outbreaks linked to oysters
10.07.2021. UK/Hong Kong. Norovirus
At least 100 cases of norovirus in the UK and 12 in Hong Kong are being investigated after people consumed oysters contaminated with norovirus.
Source: Food Safety News
5. Multi-state E. coli O121 outbreak being investigated by CDC
16.07.2021. USA. E. coli
An 11-state outbreak of E. coli O121 is under investigation with the CDC and other public health agencies. The outbreak currently involves 15 patients.
Source: Food Safety News
6. Study looks back on measures taken after EU outbreaks
13.07.2021. Europe. Foodborne Outbreaks
Lessons learned from major foodborne outbreaks have been described as helping to improve Europe's food safety system.
Source: Food Safety News
7. Recall roundup: undeclared allergens, Listeria contamination and more
15.07.2021. Global. Recall
Global recall roundup of products recalled.
Source: New Food Magazine
8. People unsure of safe meat cooking temperatures according to study
14.07.2021. Northern Ireland. Food Safety
According to recently released survey results, over half of cooks in Northern Ireland's homes are unclear of how to cook barbeque meat to the correct safe temperatures.
Source: Food Safety News
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