Findings of Salmonella in raw meat-based pet food in the United Kingdom have declined for the first time in recent years.
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) collected data on Salmonella reports from livestock species in Great Britain during 2023.
There were 331 reports of Salmonella from raw meat
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Finland’s pig Salmonella control program helps to protect consumers but there is room for improvement, according to an assessment.
Ruokavirasto (The Finnish Food Authority) evaluated the public health and cost effects of the national Salmonella control program for pigs.
Salmonella in domestic pork was estimated to cause occasional cases of
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TORONTO – Looking into the root cause of incidents can help efforts to prevent future issues, according to recent presentations by the new International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) president.
Tim Jackson took up the role of president at the conclusion of IAFP 2023 in Toronto, Canada, replacing Michelle Danyluk.
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Authorities in Finland are considering setting up a state Salmonella fund to help farmers.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry said it was looking for a solution to finance the control of Salmonella on livestock farms, as conditions around insurance coverage on such farms have changed.
A report from the
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Most egg producers in Denmark are following the rules and recommendations to prevent Salmonella contamination, according to the results of an assessment.
A check by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen) found that nine in 10 egg producers are in control of the procedures they must follow to keep
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Officials in a region of Spain have provided an update on a Listeria control strategy following a large outbreak in 2019.
The three-year strategy is part of a series of steps taken by authorities, including funding a project and organizing an event, to prevent another outbreak.
Phases 1 and 2
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The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration is tightening controls on a type of Salmonella in cattle.
Salmonella Dublin can cause miscarriages and reduced milk production in cows as well as serious illness in humans. Cattle can be infected without being ill.
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen) is stepping
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An analysis of a Salmonella control program has found it was cost-effective in Hungary, according to researchers.
The authors conducted a retrospective analysis of the Hungarian Salmonella Control Program (HSCP) for 2007 to 2017 to assess the cost-effectiveness of it as a food safety intervention. Findings were published recently in
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