Viruses in fresh berries and frozen fruits : April 1, 2014 – March 31, 2016
- Download(s)
- Language of the publication
- Bilingual
- Date
- 2017-10-18
- Type
- Report
- Author(s)
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments
- Publisher
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Abstract
A targeted survey analysed 1,991 samples of fresh berries and frozen fruits for viruses. 99.6% of the samples were found to be free of viruses. Samples were analysed for Hepatitis A virus, and Norovirus GI and GII. Hepatitis A virus and Norovirus GI RNA were not detected in any of the samples tested. Norovirus GII RNA was detected in 7 samples. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency conducted appropriate follow-up activities for all viral RNA positive samples. No illnesses were reported in association with any of the positive samples.
Description
Food Microbiology – Targeted Surveys : Final report.
Subject
- Food safety,
- Microbiology
Keywords
- Microbiology reports,
- Viruses
Rights
Peer review
Internal Review
Open access level
Not Applicable