NEWS PLUS | Issue 28

July 16, 2021

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. 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

 
 
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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

 
 
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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

 
 
 
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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

 
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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

 
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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

 
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7. Recall roundup: undeclared allergens, Listeria contamination and more

15.07.2021. Global. Recall

Global recall roundup of products recalled.

Source: New Food Magazine

 
 
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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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