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Study reveals low use of whole genome sequencing outside of U.S. and Europe

By Joe Whitworth on April 22, 2022

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…
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Survey reveals levels of AMR bacteria in lamb and turkey

By News Desk on March 25, 2022

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…
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Program offers accreditation bodies help in giving approval to labs for food testing

By News Desk on February 18, 2022

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…
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Center for Produce Safety webinar focuses on pathogen detection

By Jonan Pilet on July 12, 2021

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 …
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Researchers assess method to help with hepatitis A surveillance

By News Desk on March 24, 2021

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…
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Irish survey finds rare contamination of spreads, dips

By News Desk on February 12, 2021

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,…
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Two labs hit problems in Salmonella typing test

By Joe Whitworth on May 7, 2020

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…
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Experts assess potential of whole genome sequencing in food safety

By News Desk on January 19, 2020

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…
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WGS use on pathogens ‘extremely limited’ in developing countries

By News Desk on July 1, 2019

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…
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Issues found in four laboratories during Listeria proficiency test

By News Desk on May 24, 2019

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…
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