On 3rd January 2014 the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) notified to the Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N1). The outbreak started on 27th December 2013 in the village of Yijue, Guizhou, where 8.500 birds died and 23.067 chickens were culled to prevent the disease from spreading. The outbreak … Continue reading Bird flu outbreaks in China
Food recalls in EU – Week 52
This week on the RASFF database (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed) we have two recalls from consumers in EU, between the alert notifications. - Pathogenic micro-organisms: Salmonella Spp in dried sausages, following a company's own check. Origin Spain, notification from France; - Allergens: undeclared milk ingredient in mint flavour dark chocolate 70%, following an official control on the market. Origin Spain, notification from Slovenia. … Continue reading Food recalls in EU – Week 52
