There is no commercial distribution of salmonella melons in Bulgaria

In connection with media publications about the distribution of melons infected with salmonella in the commercial network, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) informs that there is no evidence and no data on the supply of infected melons or other fresh fruits and vegetables, nor identified cases of salmonellosis in humans (according to the Ministry of Health (MH)). On 16.06.2021 in Bulgaria a notification was received under the European Commission (EC) Network for warning and cooperation for possible presence of salmonella in fresh fruits and vegetables. This is a study in connection with the suspicion of a food explosion in several EU countries caused by the presence of the bacterium S. Braenderup. The notification is not accompanied by laboratory evidence of the presence of salmonella in specific foods (fresh fruit and vegetables). Bulgaria is included for attention as no data on specific foods and supplies are provided. The EC collects information from health authorities ...