Viruses in fresh berries and frozen fruits : April 1, 2014 – March 31, 2016
- 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 analyzed 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 analyzed for hepatitis A (HAV), norovirus (NoV) (Genotype I and II (GI, GII)) and human rotavirus (HRV) RNA. HAV and NoV (GI) RNA were not detected in any of the samples tested. NoV (GII) RNA was detected in 7 samples. The CFIA 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
Keywords
- Microbiology reports,
- Viruses
Rights
Peer review
Internal Review
Open access level
Not Applicable