NEWS PLUS | Issue 48

December 06, 2019

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1. EU pork exports grow in September as Rabobank sees ‘extremely strong’ Chinese beef demand in 2020

02.12.2019. Global. African Swine Fever

The EU has experienced a record month for pork exports, bolstered by Chinese demand. With pork shortages pushing consumers to other proteins, pork prices increasing now means beef is more affordable, which should lead to “extremely strong” beef demand in 2020, Rabobank said in a new report

Source 1: Global Meat News
Source 2 : Meating Place

2. Study backs up rise of Salmonella infantis in poultry

03.12.2019. USA. Salmonella

The trend of finding Salmonella infantis in poultry products is increasing, according to researchers.
 

Source: Food Safety News

3. UK plans to use EU food safety regulations post-Brexit

04.12.2019. UK. Brexit

The UK is set to implement the smarter rules for safer food (SRSF) package, a set of EU regulations for the protection against animal disease and plant pests, regardless of the Brexit outcome.

Source: New Food Magazine

4. Multiple CBD-containing products draw FDA safety, regulation warning

03.12.2019. USA. CBD

Fifteen companies, including one selling an animal feed, face warnings from the US Food and Drug Administration for the illegal sale of products containing cannabidiol.

Source: Feed Navigator

5. Unpasteurized spinach drink tied to increase of cryptosporidium cases

06.12.2019. Sweden. Cryptosporidium

Officials in Sweden are investigating a recent increase in the number of cryptosporidiosis cases.

Source: Food Safety News

6. Romaine outbreak patient list tops 100; warnings continue as harvest moves

04.12.2019. USA. E.Coli

More than 100 people have now been confirmed with infections in an E. coli outbreak associated with romaine lettuce. Public health officials continue their warning against romaine lettuce grown in the Salinas, CA, area or any romaine from an unknown source.

Source: Food Safety News

7. Salmonella concern prompts chorizo recall

05.12.2019. Canada. Salmonella

Ottawa, Canada-based Usine Amsellem Inc. is recalling Amsellem brand Solo Chorizo Dried Beef Sausage from the market due to possible Salmonella contamination, the Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said in a news release.

Source: Meating Place

8. 84 supply chain organisations issue soya warnings to Brazil

03.12.2019. Global. Sustainability

A total of 80 organisations spanning the EU food supply chain, including the NPA have warned that soya imports from Brazil will be put at risk if a 13-year agreement on responsible sourcing is broken.

Source: Pig World

9. CFIA cancels licences of 3 companies in massive meat recall

04.12.2019. Canada. Recall

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it has cancelled the licenses of three companies tied to a massive meat recall that ensnared nearly 900 beef and veal products.

Source: City News

10. On-farm food safety more important: Does washing produce with anything actually work

04.12.2019. Global. Food Safety

Human norovirus (HuNoV) is a foremost cause of domestically acquired foodborne acute gastroenteritis and outbreaks. Despite industrial efforts to control HuNoV contamination of foods, its prevalence in foodstuffs at retail is significant. HuNoV infections are often associated with the consumption of contaminated produce, including ready-to-eat (RTE) salads.

Source: Barf Blog

11. Recall roundup: Romaine lettuce, coleslaw, meatballs and waxberries

05.12.2019. 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