Europe -350 sick in outbreak traced to Polish eggs; trade regs eyed – Salmonella

Food Safety News EGGS

The number of people infected by Salmonella traced to a Polish egg farm has topped 350 with 10 countries now reporting confirmed and probable cases.

The victim count has increased substantially since October when the European Food Safety Authority reported 260 illnesses across seven countries between May 1 and Oct. 12 this year.

Wozniak Poultry Farms in Poland has been identified as the egg producer. Recalls were initiated across Europe and in Hong Kong and the outbreak has stirred questions about trade regulations.

 

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