2020 Import notifications: Microbiological causes


Microbiological causes Cases
Salmonella 166
Listeria monocytogenes 53
Total 219

The main microbiological issue was Salmonella with 166 cases, mostly detected in shrimp. This was followed by Listeria monocytogenes with 53 cases, mainly detected in salmon.

Cases related to the presence of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes were stable when compared to 2019.

 

 

(Source:  FDA)

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