date:May 05, 2017
examined for E. coli, Salmonella, Giardia and Cryptosporidium. Frozen berries were examined for hepatitis A and norovirus.
E. coli and Giardia found in three batches
Of the 228 batches analysed, E. coli was detected in a batch of fresh raspberries from Spain and in a batch of fresh blueberries from the Netherlands. Giardia was detected in a batch of fresh strawberries from Spain. Salmonella, Cryptosporidium, Hepatitis A and norovirus were not detected in any of the samples.
Overall, the result