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.
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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.
China tests cold chain imports for SARS-CoV-2
Cold chain meat imports will be disinfected, tested, and traced in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Canada: Governments Improve Food Safety in Ontario’s Licensed Meat Plants
Investment will protect and enhance animal welfare, biosecurity and food supply chain.
EU: New regulations in Trichinella control
The new regulation modifies sampling, the reference method for detection, and import conditions with respect to Trichinella control.
CPF unveils "Cheeva Pork" rich in omega-3
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (CP Foods) unveiled the novel product rich in good fatty acids and omega-3 that follows extensive breeding and feed development and concerns about animal welfare.
USDA releases roadmap to address Salmonella
The plan guides agency efforts to tackle foodborne pathogens.
How does SARS-CoV-2 relate to food safety?
The International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods (ICMSF) has published its scientific opinion: “ICMSF opinion on SARS-CoV-2 and its relationship to food safety”.
