NEWS PLUS | Issue 38
September 18, 2020
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1. ASF in Germany: 7 more cases confirmed in wild boars, as measures implemented to combat the virus in Germany
18.09.2020. Germany. African Swine Fever
New cases of African Swine Fever have been confirmed in Brandenburg, Germany; locations were all within the designated endangered area. Measures are being consistently implemented in the state of Brandenburg.
Source: The Pig Site
2. New patient count in onion outbreak released by Canada; while no new cases in the US for 2 weeks
14.09.2020. Canada/USA. Outbreak
To date, there have been 506 confirmed cases of Salmonella Newport illness in Canada linked to a Salmonella outbreak associated with onions; a total increase by 49 people since the last update on August 31st. Officials in the U.S. have not posted an update since September 1st.
Source: Food Safety News
3. Mushroom poisoning behind a third of outbreaks in China
15.09.2020. China. Toxins
According to a study, data reported to the National Foodborne Disease Outbreak Surveillance System from 2003 to 2017 shows poisonous mushrooms were the most common cause of outbreaks in China during a 14-year period.
Source: Food Safety News
4. Large STEC rise in Switzerland investigated by researchers
14.09.2020. Switzerland. STEC
Since 2015, a large rise in cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections in Switzerland has been observed by researchers.
Source: Food Safety News
5. CSE report: India need to cease antibiotic misuse in the dairy sector
14.09.2020. India. Antibiotics
Concern has been expressed over the misuse of antibiotics by the world's biggest milk producer, India. A report by CSE says urgent and collaborative action must be taken.
Source: New Food Magazine
6. Recall roundup: undeclared allergens cause problems in the UK and USA
14.09.2020. Global. Recall
Roundup of recalled issued in North America and the UK.
Source: New Food Magazine
7. GBS infections in Singapore linked to raw RTE fish
01.09.2020. Singapore. Group B Streptococcus
This summer the authorities in Singapore have been investigating an increase in Group B Streptococcus (GBS) cases, previously associated with eating raw freshwater fish.
Source: Food Safety News
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