Scientists have described the main lessons learned from the use of whole genome sequencing (WGS) of E. coli in France.
WGS is routine for surveillance of Shiga toxin–producing E.
Researchers have described how the rollout of Listeria sequencing to states in Australia led to an overall decline in turnaround times.
A study published in Emerging Infectious Diseases saw scientists
Scientists from the DTU National Food Institute in Denmark have helped develop a method that predicts how well bacteria such as Listeria can tolerate disinfectants.
A study published in Scientific
The European Commission has answered several questions around new rules on the use of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) in foodborne outbreak investigations.
In a frequently asked questions document, the EU
Scientists at the USDA’s Agriculture Research Service have demonstrated the potential of a form of whole genome sequencing for the early detection of Salmonella on food contact surfaces.
The
A study by the CDC, FDA and USDA used whole-genome sequencing (WGS) and machine learning to identify chicken and vegetables as leading sources of Salmonella enterica infections in the United
The European Commission has adopted legislation requiring EU countries to do Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) during foodborne outbreaks.
Member states will need to collect Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli, Campylobacter
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has backed European plans to use whole genome sequencing (WGS) to help solve outbreaks.
The European Commission recently asked for comments on
The European Commission has proposed legislation requiring EU countries to do whole genome sequencing (WGS) during foodborne outbreaks.
Officials said the plans would facilitate investigations into outbreaks and the timely
The chance to participate in a meeting on whole genome sequencing (WGS) for food safety and water surveillance has been opened.
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will organize
Researchers have urged a change in the way microbial food safety is considered.
Experts from the Quadram Institute, the University of East Anglia, the Royal Veterinary College, and Massey University
A multi-year outbreak of Listeria infections traced to peaches, nectarines, and plums has been declared over by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In its final update, the CDC
