European Union - EFSA publishes results of survey on Salmonella in breeding pigs in the EU
http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/press/news/zoonoses091217.htm
18-Dec-2009 (16 years 5 months 21 days ago)The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published the results of an EU-wide survey on Salmonella in breeding pigs. The survey indicates that Salmonella is commonly detected in holdings with breeding pigs in most EU Member States.
The survey says that many types of Salmonella were found across the EU. The type that was most frequently detected was Salmonella Derby, followed by Salmonella Typhimurium. Many of these types, in particular S. Typhimurium, are reported to be causes of Salmonella infections in humans across the EU.
The survey says that many types of Salmonella were found across the EU. The type that was most frequently detected was Salmonella Derby, followed by Salmonella Typhimurium. Many of these types, in particular S. Typhimurium, are reported to be causes of Salmonella infections in humans across the EU.