Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) provides new opportunities for improving bacterial food safety but also brings with it some concerns, according to Belgian experts.
An opinion by the Scientific Committee of the Federal Agency for the
Continue Reading Scientists advise food agency to use whole genome sequencing
Almost 100 comments have been submitted on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) draft food safety strategy.
A total of 99 responses were submitted, mainly from government or ministries officers, followed by the private sector, NGOs
Continue Reading WHO reveals feedback on food safety strategy: one goal is integration
Researchers have evaluated Belgium’s surveillance system for Salmonella infections and the potential role of whole genome sequencing.
Surveillance of salmonellosis in Belgium depends on voluntary referral of human Salmonella isolates to the National Reference Center
Continue Reading Study assesses Belgium’s Salmonella surveillance
A project in the United Kingdom has received funding for the surveillance of foodborne pathogens and antimicrobial resistance.
Pathogen Surveillance in Agriculture, Food and the Environment (PATH-SAFE) involves the Food Standards Agency (FSA); Food Standards
Continue Reading UK project gets funding to monitor foodborne pathogens and AMR
In a recent presentation, Martin Wiedmann of Cornell University discussed the positives and negatives of whole-genome sequencing (WGS) data sharing, saying that easy access to such data can sometimes lead companies and individuals to
Continue Reading Center for Produce Safety webinar focuses on pathogen detection
A system used by European countries to report outbreaks saw the number of requests fall in 2020 compared to the year before.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) hosts the Epidemic Intelligence
Continue Reading EU foodborne outbreak alerts declined in 2020
A surveillance project in Denmark using whole genome sequencing has found many Campylobacter infections are not sporadic and helped uncover a large outbreak.
The study showed that roughly half of human infections belong to genetic
Continue Reading WGS project on Campylobacter gives insights in Denmark
The chief scientists of FAO and WHO highlighted the role of science in keeping food safe while stressing the importance of technology during a webinar earlier this week.
The virtual event was organized by the
Continue Reading WHO and FAO stress role of science and technology in food safety efforts
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) provides a level of additional information that more than balances out the additional costs if used effectively, according to a recent study.
Researchers evaluated costs and benefits of routine WGS through
Continue Reading Researchers assess WGS use for foodborne pathogens
Danish authorities are investigating Salmonella Braenderup infections that are related to an outbreak in Sweden. In Denmark, 24 people have fallen sick since late March while in Sweden, there are 22 confirmed patients since mid-April.
Continue Reading Salmonella sickens up to 50 in Denmark and Sweden; food source suspected
