Salmonella in meat preparations

30.9.2002

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2833/02
by Anneli Hulthén (PSE)
to the Commission

Since November 2001 Sweden has no longer been allowed, according to the Commission, to carry out compulsory checks of its own for salmonella in meat preparations from another EU country after it was pointed out by the Commission that meat preparations are not covered by Sweden’s guarantees against salmonella.

 

During 2002 Sweden’s food standards agency and five Swedish municipalities investigated the incidence of salmonella in meat preparations such as marinated chicken, kebabs, spiced mincemeat and variously salted meats imported from other EU countries. The findings of this project have so far shown that approximately one third of the sampled batches tested positive for salmonella.

 

Is the Commission aware of the problem with salmonella in such meat preparations and can Sweden have its previous derogation extended to include meat preparations as well?

OJ C 161 E, 10/07/2003