One-third of survey respondents in low and middle-income countries do not use whole genome sequencing, according to a study.
Only 8 percent reported using WGS in a routine, real-time way, highlighting minimal uptake of the
Continue Reading Study reveals low use of whole genome sequencing outside of U.S. and Europe
A study in the United Kingdom has provided new information about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in lamb and turkey meat.
Antimicrobial drugs are given to animals for veterinary purposes to treat and prevent disease and to
Continue Reading Survey reveals levels of AMR bacteria in lamb and turkey
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has opened an application portal for accreditation bodies interested in participating in the Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods (LAAF) program.
Under the LAAF program, the FDA will recognize
Continue Reading Program offers accreditation bodies help in giving approval to labs for food testing
In a recent presentation, Martin Wiedmann of Cornell University discussed the positives and negatives of whole-genome sequencing (WGS) data sharing, saying that easy access to such data can sometimes lead companies and individuals to
Continue Reading Center for Produce Safety webinar focuses on pathogen detection
Sequence-based typing has helped to detect clusters and identify outbreaks of hepatitis A in Sweden, according to a study.
Researchers investigated hepatitis A virus (HAV) sequences of 447 cases reported in the country from 2009
Continue Reading Researchers assess method to help with hepatitis A surveillance
An analysis of more than 1,000 ready-to-eat (RTE) spreads and dips in Ireland has found the majority free from contamination.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) survey investigated the prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella,
Continue Reading Irish survey finds rare contamination of spreads, dips
Two laboratories did not achieve a good performance in the initial 2018 quality control test on Salmonella typing, according to a new report.
The National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) of EU member states participate in quality
Continue Reading Two labs hit problems in Salmonella typing test
Whole genome sequencing offers new possibilities for foodborne outbreak detection and investigation, source attribution and hazard identification, according to an EFSA panel.
The scientific opinion by the panel on Biological Hazards covers use of whole
Continue Reading Experts assess potential of whole genome sequencing in food safety
Use of whole genome sequencing is extremely limited in most developing nations, according to a study.
Researchers found while some countries lack the capacity to collect and analyse the data generated from whole genome sequencing
Continue Reading WGS use on pathogens ‘extremely limited’ in developing countries
Four laboratories encountered issues during a proficiency test for Listeria monocytogenes whole genome assembly, according to a European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) report.
The aim was to help national public health reference
Continue Reading Issues found in four laboratories during Listeria proficiency test
