NVWA urges Salmonella focus in poultry despite bird flu problem

Dutch authorities have stressed the need to keep a focus on Salmonella despite restrictions because of avian flu outbreaks.

Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is causing a lot of concern among companies and within the poultry farming sector.

Efforts are being made to prevent further infections by taking steps such as limiting visitors in the yard and in stables as much as possible.

Need to maintain Salmonella control
However, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) … Read the rest

Food safety talks between U.S. and Mexico focus on building partnership

This past week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and its regulatory counterparts in Mexico — the Federal Commission for the Protection from Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) and the National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety and Quality (SENASICA) — held the second annual Food Safety Partnership (FSP) Meeting as part of ongoing efforts to help ensure the safety of food imported from Mexico and to advance protections for consumers in both countries.

“We are building on the longstanding partnership for the … Read the rest