NEWS PLUS | Issue 14
April 9, 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. 20% of northern China hog herd wiped out by new ASF outbreak
05.04.2021. China. African Swine Fever
Further devastation brought to China's hog herd following a new outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF). Reuters reports that the new wave has wiped out at least 20% of the herd.
Source: Meatingplace
2. Salmonella outbreak under investigation in Denmark
09.04.2021. Denmark/Norway. Salmonella
A Salmonella outbreak is being investigated by Danish officials that has affected over 20 people; with over half being hospitalisations.
Source: Food Safety News
3. Levels of resistance remain high in bacteria causing foodborne infections
08.04.2021. Europe. Antimicrobial Resistance
A report released by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) outlines that a substantial amount of Salmonella and Campylobacter bacteria is still resistant to antibiotics commonly used in humans and animals.
Source: EFSA
4. Delay on EU food checks pose challenges - FSA
06.04.2021. UK. Brexit
According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA), there has been no increase in the risk to food safety following the UK leaving the European Union. They have seen no evidence to suggest there is more of a risk from food crime or food fraud.
Source: Food Safety News
5. Increase in foodborne outbreaks in France
07.04.2021. France. Foodborne Outbreaks
A rise in the number of foodborne outbreaks in 2019 compared to the year before has been reported by French public health officials.
Source: Food Safety News
6. Recall roundup: Salmonella, foreign bodies, undeclared allergens
08.04.2021. Global. Recall
Global recall roundup of products recalled.
Source: New Food Magazine
7. Germany assisting with food safety in African countries
04.04.2021. Germany. Food Safety
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) are helping to boost food safety in in African countries.
Source: Food Safety News
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