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WGS boosts Salmonella investigations in Minnesota

By News Desk on June 25, 2020

Whole Genome Sequencing data has enhanced Salmonella Enteritidis investigations in Minnesota and become an integral part of the surveillance process, according to a study.

Clusters of Salmonella Enteritidis cases were identified by the Minnesota Department…
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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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Increased WGS use will help outbreak investigations, say researchers

By News Desk on March 21, 2019

Expanding use of whole genome sequencing pathogen analysis globally will improve trace back investigations during foodborne outbreaks, according to researchers.

A study published in the journal Eurosurveillance reports experiences of using whole genome sequencing (WGS)…
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EU labs earn high marks on Salmonella typing test

By News Desk on January 3, 2019

A quality control test on Salmonella typing has revealed positive results among European laboratories.

National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) of the 28 European Union member states were able to assign the correct name to 98 percent…
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Research shows STEC decline in Netherlands; report criteria likely a factor

By News Desk on November 2, 2018

Shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC) infections are at the lowest level since 2009, according to Dutch surveillance statistics.

In 2017, 393 patients with STEC infection were reported, compared with more than 600 in 2016.
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EU labs take part in Salmonella typing assessment; almost half use WGS

By News Desk on October 31, 2018

The first molecular-typing based cluster analyses at the European level has shown “very high performance,” according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

The eighth external quality assessment (EQA-8) scheme for…
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Salmonella strain in Malaysian outbreak identified

By News Desk on October 23, 2018

The Salmonella strain behind a foodborne outbreak in Malaysia that has killed two people has been identified by authorities.

The Malaysian Ministry of Health (KKM) said the food poisoning was caused by Salmonella Weltevreden.

The…
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Use of WGS in Europe continues to increase

By Joe Whitworth on September 22, 2018

Two-thirds of 30 European countries were routinely using whole genome sequencing in 2017 for national surveillance of at least one human pathogen, according to a survey.

This figure is up from 16 countries in 2016…
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Researchers describe non-O157 STEC outbreak traced to salad

By Joe Whitworth on September 19, 2018

Researchers in Finland have detailed an E. coli outbreak in 2016 with more than 230 cases linked to rocket salad, known as arugula salad by U.S. consumers.

In August 2016, an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing…
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