Egg Producers Federation New Zealand
  • Home
  • About Eggs
    • About EPF
    • About Layer Hens
    • Education Resources
    • Contact Us
    • Useful Links
    • Glossary
    • Did You Know?
  • Farming Eggs
    • Egg Farming in NZ
    • Meet our Farmers
    • Farming Types
      • The Colony Cage Environment
      • Barn
      • Free-Range
      • Conventional cages
      • Backyard
    • The Code of Welfare 2012 (updated 2018)
    • Farming Standards
    • Caring for Hens
    • Starting a Commercial Farm
  • Eating Eggs
    • Affordable Nutrition
    • Buying Quality Eggs
    • Egg Labelling
    • Eating & Cooking
  • Egg News
    • Media Statements
    • Comments & Opinions
    • Video & Images
    • Publications & Reports
  • Good Eggs
    • Farming Standards
      • RMP
    • Welfare Science
    • Biosecurity & Bird Health
    • Training & Development
  • Sign In

Home» News » Media Statements » No Further Salmonella Enteritidis Detected after Extensive Testing

No Further Salmonella Enteritidis Detected after Extensive Testing

Posted September 17, 2021

No further Salmonella Enteritidis detected after extensive testing

Earlier in 2021,  testing detected salmonella enteritidis on 3 layer farms.

The immediate industry response was to prevent eggs from these farms reaching the consumer market and work with MPI to determine the extent of the outbreak.

The intention was to quickly contain, then eliminate it from the affected farms.

Extensive  testing was carried out between MPI and the  egg industry to understand the extent of potential spread.

We ringfenced this to 3 North Island farms, and none of their eggs were sold from that point.

Widespread testing of  farms that produce 80% of NZ eggs is now almost complete, with no further salmonella enteritidis detected so far.

Encouragingly, there have been no further cases of salmonella enteritidis in the human population for 3 months. This gives us confidence that it is contained and will be eliminated.

As a precautionary measure we still recommend cooking eggs fully.

We will continue to provide updates on the progress MPI and Industry is making towards full elimination.

 

 

 

 

Email

Latest News

  • Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) – Stockists
  • Preparing for Covid-19 on Farm – Checklist for Farmers
  • Covid-19 Protection Framework – with traffic lights
  • No Further Salmonella Enteritidis Detected after Extensive Testing

    Meet Our Farmers

    • Chris Martin, Wairarapa Eggs

      Chris Martin of Wairarapa Eggs aspires to provide the perfect egg for whatever his customers need it for. The perfect...

    • Laurie Horsfall, Hawkes Bay Eggs

      At Hawkes Bay Eggs the farm is a true family business. Between Laurie, his wife, two daughters and son, all...

    • Karen Kelly, Glenpark

      Karen could be best described as Glenpark’s ‘mother hen’. As farm manager in charge of more than 20 full and...

    • Graeme Napier, Henergy

      Graeme is somewhat of a farming pioneer in New Zealand, having been inspired to introduce modern barn farming to the...

    About the Egg Producers Federation

    The Egg Producers Federation of New Zealand Inc. (EPF) represents the interests of all the commercial egg producers in this country.

    Helpful Links

    • I Love Eggs (Inc)
    • Ministry for Primary Industries
    • NZ Feed Manufacturers Association
    • Poultry Industry Association New Zealand
    • WorkSafe New Zealand

    Have a Question? Contact Us

    • +64 09 520 4300
    • +64 09 520 1553
    • [email protected]

    © 2017 Egg Producers Federation New Zealand