NEWS PLUS | Issue 12
March 20, 2020
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1. Stronger together
Across the world, the impact of COVID-19 has been both sudden and extreme in the past week. The EU and National governments have recognised the important work the food industry, in all its guises, has played in keeping their citizens, our consumers, fed. The maintenance of a secure supply chain will be critical in the days ahead. Battling the health and human consequences is paramount. We would like to pay our tribute to our colleagues in the sector who whether open or closed, in their offices or at home, in factories or laboratories, in warehouses or in stores, continue to play their part to keep the wheels turning. The Dawn Farms group of companies remain open with the health and safety of our colleagues and customers top of our priorities. We, like you, look forward to the day when this emergency is behind us. In the meantime, we quote from an old Irish proverb, "Ní neart go cur le chéile" - We are stronger and better together. Thank you.
2. WHO: How to respond to a pandemic
14.03.2020. Global. Coronavirus
"If you need to be right
before you move - you will never win. Perfection is the enemy of the good when it comes to emergency management. Speed trumps perfection, and the problem in society we have at the moment is everyone is afraid of making a mistake - everyone is afraid of the consequence of error.
But the greatest error is not to move. The greatest error is to be paralyzed by the fear of failure", says Dr. Mike Ryan, WHO Health Emergencies Programme Executive Director.
Source: World Health Organization
3. Two dozen more sick in E. coli outbreak traced to raw clover sprouts
19.03.2020. USA. E. coli
Public health officials have identified another 25 victims in an E. coli outbreak traced to raw sprouts that were served at Jimmy John’s, sold at Whole Foods and other retailers, and distributed to unknown entities.
Source: Food Safety News
4. French authorities link Listeria infections to cheese company
16.03.2020. France. Listeria
Ten people have been infected with Listeria monocytogenes in France linked to eating cheese from one company.
Source: Food Safety News
5. COVID-19: should the food industry be concerned?
17.03.2020. Global. Coronavirus
With advice from government bodies, industry consortia and workplace authorities looking to prevent further impact caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic, New Food’s Sam Mehmet reflects on the outbreak and its repercussions for the food and beverage sector.
Source: New Food Magazine
6. U.S. signs off on disease standards for British beef: U.K.
16.03.2020. USA/UK. Standards
The United States has agreed to equivalence of standards on U.K. disease control measures following a three-week inspection last summer, opening the door for British beef to be shipped to the U.S., the British government announced.
Source: Meating Place
7. Amount of food-attributed Listeria cases rising but still low
18.03.2020. UK. Listeria
The proportion of Listeria infections where a food source is identified is very small but increasing, according to researchers who looked at a 30-year period in England and Wales.
Source: Food Safety News
8. Meanwhile... New high-path bird flu outbreak confirmed in Germany: report
16.03.2020. Germany. Avian Influenza
Officials in Germany have confirmed a new outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza, this time at a poultry farm in the state of Saxony.
Source: Meating Place
9. A Look Back at 2019 Food Recalls
17.03.2020. Global. Recall
For the fifth consecutive year, Food Safety Magazine has compiled a list of food safety recalls announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as well as the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS).
Source: Food Safety Magazine
10. Recall roundup: clover sprouts, salmon products and shrimp
18.03.2020. Global. Recall
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
Source: New Food Magazine
11. Pea protein trend sparks allergy warning
16.03.2020. Global. Allergy
The increased use of concentrated pea protein in plant-based products could be a factor in rising reports of allergy to peas, warn campaigners.
Source: Food Navigator
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