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Avian influenza
General
On the 30th May 2023, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) approved and published the Belgium’s self-declaration to regain its status as free from highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in poultry.
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Kinder chocolate products made by the Belgian plant of Ferrero have been identified as a source of a multi-country outbreak of Salmonella.
Several cases of salmonellosis have been reported in Europe since end 2021. At the end of March, a link was suspected between these infections and the Ferrero factory in Arlon (Belgium) based on epidemiological data. This link has been confirmed since then by WGS analysis. The FASFC has been conducting a thorough investigation at Ferrero Arlon to find the source of the contamination.
Coronavirus (Covid-19)
General
"General informations for Belgium" and "Specific information related to food safety & animal health"
African swine fever
General
After being absent in Belgium for over 3 decades, African Swine Fever (ASF) reappeared in our country on the 13th of September 2018 in wild boar in the municipality of Etalle (most southern part of Belgium). Adequate measures for management of wild boar and domestic pigs have immediately been put in place by the competent authorities through the establishment of a double zoning (an inner high-risk zone surrounded by a buffer zone). Furthermore, adequate measures are also being taken for the whole of Belgium.