EFSA: Aged meat not riskier than fresh meat
Aged meat does not pose any additional risks compared to fresh meat if it is aged under controlled conditions, EFSA experts concluded in a scientific opinion.
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EFSA: Zoonotic diseases and foodborne outbreaks in 2021
Yersiniosis and foodborne listeriosis outbreaks exceeded pre-pandemic levels.
Germany: Mandatory labeling of meat according to husbandry
The Federal Government has approved the draft law on the labeling of food products of animal origin according to the way in which the animals are raised.
EU amends Trichinae control regulation
The new regulations modify some aspects of parasite control in relation to cutting and alternative analytical methods.
Germany submits draft for meat labeling according to how animals are raised
Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture, Cem Özdemir, has submitted a proposed Animal Husbandry Labeling Law.
EU: drop in reported zoonotic diseases
EU One Health report: drop in reported zoonotic diseases in humans and foodborne outbreaks in 2020.
US eliminates voluntary trichinae certification program
To reduce confusion with trading partners over the trichinae-free status of U.S. pork products, the program will be eliminated in October.
New EU legislation for meat product hygiene
With the modifications of this new regulation, the hygiene regulations applicable to products of animal origin are updated.
Virulence potential of Listeria monocytogenes strains recovered from pigs in Spain
This study demonstrates the presence of virulent L. monocytogenes strains with virulent potential in pigs, with valuable implications in veterinary medicine and food safety.
NAMI releases food safety equipment design principles
The North American Meat Institute released new industry-wide “Food Safety Equipment Design Principles” for all equipment used in meat and poultry establishments to address food safety hazards.
ILRI: Safer pork in Cambodia’s traditional markets
Short video highlights ‘Five keys for retailing safer pork in Cambodia’s traditional markets.’
U.S: Cap on line speeds will reduce income for small pig farmers
The federal court struck down a USDA provision allowing for faster harvest facility line speeds.
EU: Resistance levels still high in bacteria causing foodborne infections
A sizeable proportion of Salmonella and Campylobacter bacteria is still resistant to antibiotics commonly used in humans and animals.
EFSA: New rules on transparency and sustainability
The regulation will strengthen the reliability and transparency of the scientific studies submitted to EFSA and reinforce the governance of the Authority to ensure its long-term sustainability.
EFSA - Veterinary drug residues: compliance still high
Overall, there were 1,191 or 0.32% of non-compliant samples out of the 368,594 targeted samples in 2019.
EW GROUP announces the acquisition of Hygiena
EW GROUP announces the acquisition of Hygiena from Warburg Pincus to form a leading food safety, veterinary and environmental diagnostic solutions company.
