Episode 19 - Johanna Takkinen - Signs of Serious Salmonella

<p>Today ECDC has a special episode on the recent salmonella outbreak linked to chocolate products in Europe. Principle Expert in Food and Waterborne Diseases, Johanna Takkinen, speaks to us about what salmonella is, where it comes from, how it can spread, and what symptoms to look for.&nbsp;</p> <p>You can find ECDC's Epidemoloigical Update related to salmonella (with links to national food safety authorities) <a href="https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-events/epidemiological-update-monophasic-salmonella-typhimurium-outbreak" target="_blank">here</a>, and you can read ECDC's Rapid Outbreak Assessment <a href="https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-events/rapid-outbreak-assessment-multi-country-salmonella-outbreak-linked-chocolate-products" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p>You can find additional information from the <a href="https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/news/rapid-outbreak-assessment-multi-country-salmonella-outbreak-linked-chocolate-products" target="_blank">European Food Safety Authority</a>.</p> <p>For more news and information please visit <a href="https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en" target="_blank">ecdc.europa.eu</a> or follow us on <a href="https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/about-us/press-and-media/ecdc-social-media" target="_blank">social media</a>.&nbsp;</p>