A low sampling frequency and Salmonella detection rate by food companies in Greece means contribution to a national control program is “practically ineffective,” according to DG Sante.
The unit responsible for the European Commission’s policies
Continue Reading DG Sante finds ‘weak points’ in Greek Salmonella control
Detection of a Salmonella outbreak was helped by the fact that it was a novel serotype, according to researchers.
The salmonellosis outbreak had 47 confirmed cases in five European countries between March 2016 and April
Continue Reading Novel Salmonella type aided outbreak detection
The Food and Drug Administration recently sent warning letters to a seafood processor in Chile, Greece, and India and a Ready-To-Eat (RTE) salad, sandwich, and institutional meals manufacturing facility in New York because inspectors found
Continue Reading Seafood processors, RTE meals manufacturing facility warned by FDA
Whole genome sequencing of Salmonella Chester in Norway has uncovered a possible outbreak during summer 2016 related to Greece.
At the time, Norway saw an increase in Salmonella Chester cases among travelers to Greece. No
Continue Reading WGS discovers Salmonella Chester outbreak linked to vacation destination
Negative news keeps piling up for French dairy giant Lactalis, which recalled 12 million cans of baby milk in December because of a multi-country Salmonella outbreak traced to the product.
Forty infants across France, Spain
Continue Reading French baby formula scandal broadens; retailers blame Lactalis
The Golden Ponds Restaurant and Party House located at 500 Long Pond Road in Greece, NY was closed Nov 26 by the Monroe Department of Public Health. The public was notified by a sign posted
Continue Reading Diarrhea reports after Thanksgiving dinner prompts restaurant closure
