Whole genome sequencing in foodborne outbreaks

[safefood Knowledge Network]

The European Union (EU) has a robust food safety system in place. However, food contamination by microorganisms can still occur. In our globalised world, contaminated foods can be traded across EU countries or imported from outside the Union. When people consume these contaminated foods, they may experience mild to severe symptoms of infection. By combining data from human cases and the food sector, EU agencies can determine if local and national incidents might evolve into larger, multi-country outbreaks.

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