Spain’s outbreak numbers- Salmonella from Eggs a major concern

[Bobby Krishna]

Of 59 outbreaks in 2022 with available information, 44 were caused by Salmonella Enteritidis, 11 from Salmonella Typhimurium, and one each because of Monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Virchow.

Consumption of contaminated food was the main form of transmission identified in 229 outbreaks. Eggs and egg products were implicated in 94 outbreaks. The central place of exposure was the home for 111 outbreaks, followed by restaurants in 80 outbreaks.

Yersinia figures
In 2022, there were 1,015 cases of yersiniosis reported as well as three imported infections. This is up from 744 cases in 2021.

https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2023/10/spain-records-salmonella-and-yersinia-increases-in-2022/

Regards

Bobby Krishna

@foodsafetydubai