Salmonella contamination at Hankkija's feed factory in Seinäjoki is believed to be sourced from foreign protein materials, prompting increased testing and precautionary measures at affected farms.
A salmonella outbreak was detected at the Hankkija feed factory in Seinäjoki over a month ago, leading to heightened scrutiny in the factory’s operations. The contamination is suspected to have originated from foreign protein raw materials, which have raised concerns about food safety standards. As a response, the management of Hankkija has increased sample collection and is currently verifying if there are additional risk areas that may have been overlooked previously.
In precautionary measures, a batch of pig feed manufactured at the Seinäjoki plant was recalled from the farms it was delivered to. The Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto) has taken samples from these farms, and although salmonella was found in feed from two of them, it was confirmed that the salmonella did not affect the animals themselves. Authorities are implementing precautionary measures in accordance with guidelines, ensuring that the salmonella does not enter the food chain or spread among swine.
If salmonella is found at other locations apart from those already identified, cleanup and decontamination processes will be initiated. These actions reflect a proactive approach to handle the situation and protect public health by minimizing the risk of salmonella spreading from farms to consumers.
