2023 Annual Report of the CVUAs Baden-Württemberg Published – Microbiological Causes of Unsafe Food: e.g. Listeria, Salmonella

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Sep 13, 2024 - Foods

2023 Annual Report of the CVUAs Baden-Württemberg Published – Microbiological Causes of Unsafe Food: e.g. Listeria, Salmonella

In 2023, the CVUAs examined a total of 12,444 samples for microbiological parameters and flagged 1,225 of these samples (9.8%). 9,338 of the samples were planned samples, taken according to a risk-based sampling plan, and 3,106 were ad hoc samples, collected due to suspicion of spoilage, consumer complaints, or in connection with suspected foodborne illnesses. The objection rate was 8.1% for the planned samples and, as expected, higher at 15.0% for the ad hoc samples.

A total of 23 samples were deemed harmful to health.
Five cases each were attributed to findings of salmonella and listeria.

Salmonella and listeria are among the best known microorganisms that cause food infections.

At the BAV Institute, we regularly conduct investigations for listeria and other pathogenic microorganisms. We provide you with fast and reliable results and are happy to advise you on all issues related to product safety. If you have any questions, our customer advisors are at your disposal.

Source: https://vup.de/dokumente_14/4381_2407%20CVUA%20Jahresbericht_2023_Ueberwachung_LM.pdf