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Enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli: the Australian perspective.

Author(s) : DESMARCHELIER P. M.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Foodborne transmission of hemolytic uremic syndrome was first reported in Australia in 1995. Federal and state health and food authorities responded rapidly to bring the outbreak under control. Longer-term responses include the introduction by regulatory authorities of a code of practice for uncooked fermented comminuted meat products. In addition, general awareness has increased, and activities in food safety among all sectors has been stimulated. The pattern of enterohemorrhagic E. coli serotypes in Australia appears different from that in countries in the Northern Hemisphere. Research into food safety and EHEC is therefore aimed at the development of detection methods more appropriate for the Australian situation.

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  • Original title: Enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli: the Australian perspective.
  • Record ID : 1999-0177
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Journal of Food Protection - vol. 60 - n. 11
  • Publication date: 1997/11
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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