Korea (Rep. of) - Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Follow up report 3 [FINAL]
GENERAL INFORMATION
COUNTRY/TERRITORY OR ZONE
ZONE
ANIMAL TYPE
TERRESTRIAL
DISEASE CATEGORY
Listed disease
EVENT ID
5144
DISEASE
Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-)
CAUSAL AGENT
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
GENOTYPE / SEROTYPE / SUBTYPE
H5N1
START DATE
2023/07/04
REASON FOR NOTIFICATION
Unusual host species
DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE
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CONFIRMATION DATE
2023/07/25
EVENT STATUS
Resolved
END DATE
2023/08/21
SELF-DECLARATION
NO
REPORT INFORMATION
REPORT NUMBER
Follow-up report 3
REPORT ID
FUR_162441
REPORT REFERENCE
-
REPORT DATE
2023/08/24
REPORT STATUS
Validated
NO EVOLUTION REPORT
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EPIDEMIOLOGY
SOURCE OF EVENT OR ORIGIN OF INFECTION
Unknown or inconclusive
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL COMMENTS
No epidemiological comment
QUANTITATIVE DATA SUMMARY
MEASURING UNIT
Animal
SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated
Domestic cat (WILD)
NEW - - - - - -
TOTAL - 9 9 - - -
DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS
CLINICAL SIGNS
YES
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UPDATED OUTBREAKS
OB_122401 - YONGSAN-GU, SEOUL, REPUBLIC OF KOREA
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START DATE
2023/07/04
END DATE
2023/08/21
DETAILED CHARACTERISATION
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FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Seoul
SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Yongsan
THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
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EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT
Other
LOCATION
Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Latitude, Longitude
37.532364 , 126.953955
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MEASURING UNIT
Animal
AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION
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SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated
Domestic cat (WILD)
Feral
NEW - - - - - -
TOTAL - 5 5 - - -
METHOD OF DIAGNOSTIC
Diagnostic test
CONTROL MEASURES DIFFERENT FROM EVENT LEVEL
MEASURES NOT IMPLEMENTED
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ADDITIONAL MEASURES
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OB_123079 - GWANAK-GU, SEOUL, REPUBLIC OF KOREA
OUTBREAK REFERENCE
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START DATE
2023/07/29
END DATE
2023/08/21
DETAILED CHARACTERISATION
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FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Seoul
SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Dongjak
THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
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EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT
Other
LOCATION
Gwanak-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Latitude, Longitude
37.488812 , 126.923431
OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER
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MEASURING UNIT
Animal
AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION
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SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated
Domestic cat (WILD)
Feral
NEW - - - - - -
TOTAL - 4 4 - - -
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press release
Cat highly pathogenic avian influenza quarantine area lifted on August 21st 2023.08.22 15:26:49
Avian Influenza Prevention Division, Quarantine Policy Bureau
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ( Minister Jeong Hwang-geun , hereinafter the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ) has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in cats at animal shelters in Yongsan-gu and Gwanak-gu, Seoul (2 cases , 9 * ) , and there was no additional occurrence for 21 days , and avian influenza precision was confirmed for the facility. As a result of the inspection , there were no abnormalities, so it was announced that the restrictions on movement within the quarantine area were lifted on August 21st .
* (1st ) 5 in Yongsan -gu ( 2 confirmed on July 25 , 3 confirmed on July 28 ), (2nd ) 4 in Gwanak - gu ( 2 confirmed on July 31 , 2 confirmed on August 3 )
Since highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in a cat in a facility in Yongsan-gu on July 25 , the Ministry of Agriculture , Food and Rural Affairs has tested susceptible animal breeding facilities in quarantine areas , animal protection facilities nationwide , wild birds , stray cats , As a result of various surveillance and inspections of cat breeding grounds , all were found to be abnormal .
In particular , as highly pathogenic avian influenza was identified in raw feed for cats at an outbreak facility in Gwanak-gu during the epidemiological investigation, recall and disposal measures for products * distributed and sold by the feed manufacturer were completed .
* From May 25th , 2023 to August 1st , 2023 , about 13,200 products (1,980kg) of ' Balanced Duck ' and ' Balanced Chicken ' manufactured without proper sterilization and sterilization process
In addition , there were no abnormalities in both the 1st all-at-on surveillance and 14 -day periodic surveillance of the cats raised by consumers (286 persons ) who purchased the product .
In addition, as a result of collecting and inspecting products stored in 13 other companies that manufacture raw animal feed using chicken and duck meat , raw meat , and products in distribution / sale , all (110 cases ) were found to be free of abnormalities . However , one additional company that did not comply with the sterilization and sterilization process was found, and recall and disposal measures are being implemented for products produced by that company .
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is conducting a follow-up investigation on raw meat supplied to the feed company to identify the cause of contamination of the raw feed .
In addition , as a cat infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza was unusually identified, a systematic quarantine management plan for companion animals infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza was prepared to prevent recurrence and improve the management system , while strengthening avian influenza inspection at the slaughter stage , We also plan to prepare a safety management plan for raw animal feed .
Ahn Yong-deok, director of quarantine policy, said, " We plan to do our best to prevent the occurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in cats by strengthening quarantine and safety management for companion animals and companion animal food . "- (Disinfection Policy Bureau-Avian Influenza Prevention Division) Quarantine areas due to the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in cats were lifted on August 21. Press release (distributed on August 22).hwp (File size: 122 KB ) direct view
- (Disinfection Policy Bureau-Avian Influenza Prevention Division) Quarantine areas due to the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in cats were lifted on August 21. Press release (distributed on August 22).hwpx (file size: 120 KB ) direct view
- (Disinfection Policy Bureau - Avian Influenza Prevention Division) Quarantine areas due to outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in cats released on August 21 Press release (distributed on August 22).pdf (file size: 150 KB ) direct view
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press release
Status of follow-up measures following confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza in companion animal feed 2023.08.09 06:00:00 Avian Influenza Prevention Division, Quarantine Policy Bureau
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ( Minister Jeong Hwang- geun , hereinafter the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ) completed recall measures for products * distributed and sold as highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in raw cat feed on August 3 , and consumers who purchased these products As a result of surveillance of the cats raised, all of them revealed that there was nothing wrong .
* Two ' Balanced Duck ' and ' Balanced Chicken ' manufactured by ' Nature's Row (company name)' in Gimpo- si , Gyeonggi - do from May 25 , 2023 to August 1 , 2023 without proper sterilization and sterilization process. product
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs contacted 286 consumers * who purchased or received the product free of charge to provide guidance on the collection , disposal , and handling procedures of feed , and all products owned by 239 people ** were also recalled . Each local government is in the process of disposing of the recovered products , and plans to complete the disposal within this week .
* 268 product purchasers , 18 people including free gift experience
** 47 out of 286 completed consumption , 239 ( Seoul 72 , Busan 13, Daegu 8, Incheon 15 , Gwangju 2, Daejeon 2, Ulsan 5 , Sejong 3, Gyeonggi 75, Gangwon 5, Chungbuk 2, Chungnam 8, Jeonbuk 6, Jeonnam 5, Gyeongbuk 7, Gyeongnam 11 )
As a result of inspections on the presence or absence of clinical symptoms in cats raised by consumers who purchased or were given free products, all found no abnormalities , and regular inspections are conducted for two weeks until August 16 through the local government .
If a cat that ate the feed shows symptoms suspected of highly pathogenic avian influenza, such as anorexia and respiratory symptoms ( difficulty breathing , dry cough, etc. ) , and reports to the livestock quarantine agency (1588-4060, 1588-9060) , the livestock quarantine agency of the local government You can be tested for highly pathogenic avian influenza infection .
To prevent similar cases, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is conducting inspections (August 3-August 9) on compliance with sterilization and sterilization processes at 14 companies that manufacture raw feed for companion animals using chicken and duck meat . In parallel, we plan to carry out the collection inspection * of all raw animal feeds by August 11th .
* ( Target for collection ) Raw meat for production of raw feed manufacturers , production and storage products , and raw feed products being distributed and sold
In addition, to identify the cause of the outbreak, we are tracking and investigating various routes of infection, such as wild birds and cat breeding grounds, as well as raw materials supplied to the feed manufacturer .
Ahn Yong-deok, director of quarantine policy, explained, “ There have been no confirmed cases of cat-to - cat transmission worldwide , and in particular, companion animals living together in a household are unlikely to be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza . ” Please observe personal hygiene rules such as banning and washing hands , and if you have any suspicious symptoms , please report them immediately to the livestock quarantine agency, ” he emphasized .- (Disinfection Policy Bureau-Avian Influenza Prevention Division) Follow-up measures following confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza in companion animal feed Press release (8.9. Evening edition).hwp (File size: 116 KB) direct view
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- (Disinfection Policy Bureau - Avian Influenza Prevention Division) Follow-up progress following confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza in companion animal feed Press release (8.9. Evening edition).pdf (File size: 167 KB) direct view
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Korea (Rep. of) - Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Follow up report 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
COUNTRY/TERRITORY OR ZONE
ZONE
ANIMAL TYPE
TERRESTRIAL
DISEASE CATEGORY
Listed disease
EVENT ID
5144
DISEASE
Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-)
CAUSAL AGENT
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
GENOTYPE / SEROTYPE / SUBTYPE
H5N1
START DATE
2023/07/04
REASON FOR NOTIFICATION
Unusual host species
DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE
-
CONFIRMATION DATE
2023/07/25
EVENT STATUS
On-going
END DATE
-
SELF-DECLARATION
NO
REPORT INFORMATION
REPORT NUMBER
Follow-up report 1
REPORT ID
FUR_162151
REPORT REFERENCE
-
REPORT DATE
2023/08/04
REPORT STATUS
Validated
NO EVOLUTION REPORT
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EPIDEMIOLOGY
SOURCE OF EVENT OR ORIGIN OF INFECTION
Unknown or inconclusive
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL COMMENTS
No epidemiological comment
QUANTITATIVE DATA SUMMARY
MEASURING UNIT
Animal
SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated
Domestic cat (WILD)
NEW - 7 7 - - -
TOTAL - 9 9 - - -
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NEW OUTBREAKS
OB_123079 - GWANAK-GU, SEOUL, REPUBLIC OF KOREA
OUTBREAK REFERENCE
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START DATE
2023/07/29
END DATE
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DETAILED CHARACTERISATION
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FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Seoul
SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Dongjak
THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
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EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT
Other
LOCATION
Gwanak-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Latitude, Longitude
37.488812 , 126.923431
OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER
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MEASURING UNIT
Animal
AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION
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SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated
Domestic cat (WILD)
Feral
NEW - 4 4 - - -
TOTAL - 4 4 - - -
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UPDATED OUTBREAKS
OB_122401 - YONGSAN-GU, SEOUL, REPUBLIC OF KOREA
OUTBREAK REFERENCE
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START DATE
2023/07/04
END DATE
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DETAILED CHARACTERISATION
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FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Seoul
SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Yongsan
THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
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EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT
Other
LOCATION
Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Latitude, Longitude
37.532364 , 126.953955
OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER
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MEASURING UNIT
Animal
AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION
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SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated
Domestic cat (WILD)
Feral
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TOTAL - 5 5 - - -
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press release
Cat food highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed
2023.08.04 08:00:00
Avian Influenza Prevention Division, Quarantine Policy Bureau
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ( Minister Jeong Hwang-geun , hereinafter the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ) announced that the avian influenza antigen (H5 type ) identified in companion animal feed (8.1.) collected as part of an epidemiological investigation in a facility with highly pathogenic avian influenza in cats located in Gwanak-gu, Seoul On August 3 , it was announced that it was finally confirmed as highly pathogenic (H5N1 type ) .
The feed for which highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed is ' Balanced Duck ( product name )' manufactured on July 5 at ' Nature 's Row * ' in Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi -do .
* Recall for two products, 'Balanced Duck' and 'Balanced Chicken', manufactured from May 25 , 2023 to August 1 , 2023, where the process for sterilization and sterilization was not properly implemented by the company . under decommissioning
As soon as the avian influenza (H5 type ) antigen was detected in cat food on August 1 , the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs quickly shared and disseminated the detection situation to related organizations such as the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local governments , and epidemiological investigators from the Quarantine Headquarters supplied raw materials to the company. We are conducting a follow-up investigation by identifying the distribution channels of
Local governments are conducting emergency surveillance for the presence of clinical symptoms in cats for purchasers of the product , and are implementing quarantine measures such as disinfection and inspection of related facilities and farms according to the results of epidemiological investigations by the Quarantine Headquarters .
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs immediately stops feeding the feed , and if a cat that is or has been fed shows symptoms of highly pathogenic avian influenza such as fever , loss of appetite , respiratory symptoms ( difficulty in breathing , dry cough, etc. ) -4060, 1588-9060) emphasized to report .- (Disinfection Policy Bureau - Avian Influenza Prevention Division) Confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza in cat food, press release (8.4 distribution).hwpx (file size: 120 KB) direct view
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus confirmed in cat food
Oh Seok-min
All News 09:54 August 04, 2023
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FONT SIZE SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has confirmed a highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) virus in cat food used at a Seoul animal shelter that earlier reported flu cases among cats, the agriculture ministry said Friday.
Earlier this week, the H5 AI strain was found in two kinds of cat food -- Balanced Duck and Balanced Chicken manufactured by Nature's Raw -- used at the shelter in Seoul's Gwanak district, and follow-up tests found that they were contaminated with the highly pathogenic H5N1 AI strain, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
At least one cat there died after being infected with the H5N1 AI strain.
The two contaminated items were found to have been produced without adequate sterilization since May 25 due to a facility breakdown, and the government is checking for any further affected cases as a total of 268 customers had bought the items.
Upon detection of the virus, the government ordered the manufacturer to recall and destroy the products, and launched an inspection into all manufacturers of animal food using chicken, duck and other meats....
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230804002000320
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S. Korea detects avian influenza virus in cat food
14:27 August 02, 2023
(ATTN: ADDS more info on latest cases, contact tracing throughout)
SEOUL, Aug. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's agriculture ministry said Wednesday it has detected an H5 avian influenza (AI) strain in cat food, and ordered its manufacturer to recall and destroy the affected products.
Last month, a cat living at a shelter in Seoul's Gwanak district died after showing respiratory symptoms, and it was found Monday to have been infected with a highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza strain, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
Follow-up tests on the facility showed that the H5 virus was detected in cat food used there, and its manufacturer, Nature's Raw, in the city of Gimpo, west of Seoul, had failed to abide by due sterilization procedures, the ministry said.
Whether the virus from the cat food is highly pathogenic will be determined in about two days.
"The company had not fully followed necessary sterilization steps over the course of manufacturing products since May 25. The government ordered the company to stop producing and selling the items, and to recall and destroy them," the ministry said in a release.
The company skipped the sterilization process due to the breakdown of its equipment, a ministry official said.
,,, the ministry decided to launch an inspection into all manufacturers of animal food using chicken, duck and other meats....Officials said four additional cases have been confirmed among cats in the two shelters, bringing the total caseload among cats to seven.
People who have had contact with the cats in the Gwanak and Yongsan shelters have not shown any symptoms, and there has not been a human AI infection through cats or other mammals......
The authorities are also grappling with how to deal with infected cats.
In accordance with related regulations, animals infected with the avian influenza are supposed to be culled, but it is not easy to force cat owners to administer mercy killing.
"We are reviewing an option of setting up facilities to isolate infected pets and treat them,.
source: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2023080...section=search
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Discovery of AI antigen in cat food... order for recall and disposal of the product
Highly pathogenicity is under close examination...Food used at animal shelter in Gwanak-gu, Seoul confirmed to have cat AI- Reporter Lee So-hee lsh04@vop.co.kr
- Publication 2023-08-02 13:02:06In the past week, cats at two animal shelters in Seoul were confirmed with highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI). However, while the government and local governments were conducting epidemiological investigations, AI antigens were discovered in cat food. An order was issued to recall and destroy all of the feed.
On the 2nd, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs) said, "The avian influenza (H5 type) antigen was confirmed in a companion animal feed sample test collected from a feline highly pathogenic avian influenza facility in Gwanak-gu, Seoul."
Previously, the Agriculture, Forestry and Livestock Quarantine Headquarters and the Seoul Metropolitan Government conducted an epidemiological investigation on the occurrence of highly pathogenic AI, and also inspected pet food stored in the facility. As a result of the test, AI antigen was detected. However, whether it is highly pathogenic has not yet been confirmed. High pathogenicity results can be confirmed after 2-3 days.
The companion animal food for which the antigen was detected are two products, 'Balanced Duck' and 'Balanced Chicken' of the brand 'Tosil Tosil Restaurant'. This feed manufacturer is 'Nature's Row' located in Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the company was found to have manufactured pet food from May 25 to August 1 without properly carrying out processes such as sterilization and sterilization. Accordingly, Gyeonggi-do, the governing local government, issued an order to stop manufacturing, selling, and supplying the company's products, as well as to recall and dispose of them.
In the future, the company and Gyeonggi-do will directly collect the product in question. Consumers with product purchase history information (delivery history, etc.) are provided with information on recall and disposal by the 3rd. Buyers can also contact the local government to receive guidance on how to collect them. You can contact the manufacturer's representative number (070-7610-4554) or check the website (https://smartstore.naver.com/tosiltosilrestaurant).
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs recommended, “Consumers who have the product in question should seal it in a plastic bag until the product is collected, disinfect it using hand sanitizer, etc., and store it separately.” In addition, “If a cat that is or has been fed the feed shows symptoms of suspected highly pathogenic AI, such as fever, loss of appetite, respiratory symptoms (difficulty breathing, dry cough, etc.), immediately contact the livestock quarantine agency (1588-4060, 1588-9060). Please report it,” he stressed.
In the future, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs will conduct a follow-up investigation of the raw materials supplied to the feed manufacturer and promote quarantine measures such as disinfection and inspection. In addition, to prevent similar cases, the company plans to conduct a full investigation on whether manufacturers of pet food that use chicken or duck meat adhere to sterilization and sterilization processes.
Meanwhile, on the 25th of last month, two cats who died at an animal shelter in Yongsan-gu, Seoul were confirmed as highly pathogenic AI (H5N1 type). Later, on August 1, a cat who visited the hospital with respiratory symptoms at an animal shelter in Gwanak-gu, Seoul, died and was tested positive. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the Ministry of Environment, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food conducted related epidemiological investigations and strengthened quarantine measures.https://vop.co.kr/A00001637588.html
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Government statement -
press release
Detection of H5 type antigen in feed during epidemiological investigation of feline highly pathogenic avian influenza
2023.08.02 00:30:00
Avian Influenza Prevention Division, Quarantine Policy Bureau
On August 2 , the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ( Minister Jeong Hwang- geun , hereinafter the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ) tested avian influenza (H5 type ) in companion animal food ( product manufactured on July 5 ) collected from a facility that generated highly pathogenic avian influenza in cats located in Gwanak-gu, Seoul * The antigen was identified ** .
* As part of an epidemiological investigation of highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in the Agriculture, Forestry and Livestock Quarantine Headquarters and the Seoul Metropolitan Government, companion animal feeds stored in outbreak facilities were inspected.
** Currently, an additional detailed examination is underway , and it is expected that it will take about 2 to 3 days to determine whether it is highly pathogenic
The companion animal food manufacturer is ' Nature's Row ' located in Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do , and it was found that they manufactured pet food without properly implementing the process for sterilization and sterilization from May 25 , 2023 . Accordingly , Gyeonggi-do immediately issued an order to stop manufacturing , selling , and supplying, and recalling and discarding the feed manufacturer's products .
Products subject to collection / disposal are ' Balanced Duck ' and ' Balanced Chicken ' manufactured by Tosil Tosil Restaurant ( Brand) between May 25 , 2023 and August 1 , 2023 , when the process for sterilization and sterilization was not performed properly. There are 2 products .
* ( Attachment 1) Product details of recall and disposal measures
The competent local government or the corresponding company plans to provide information on recall and disposal to consumers who have purchase history information (delivery history, etc.) of the product ( ~ 8.3 . ) , but the purchaser of the product directly contacts the competent local government You can not get your back .
* Manufacturer’s representative number ( website ): 070-7610-4554(https://smartstore.naver.com/tosiltosilrestaurant) ** ( Attachment 2) Contact information by province ( feed management )
The competent local government or the relevant company will directly collect the products subject to recall and disposal . Separate storage is recommended .
In order to prevent similar cases , the Ministry of Agriculture , Food and Rural Affairs plans to conduct a full investigation into the sterilization and sterilization process compliance of pet food manufacturers that use chicken and duck meat .
In addition , we plan to conduct a follow-up investigation of the raw materials supplied to the feed manufacturer , and implement quarantine measures such as disinfection and inspection accordingly .
If the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shows suspected symptoms of highly pathogenic avian influenza, such as fever , anorexia , respiratory symptoms ( difficulty breathing , dry cough, etc. ) in a cat that is or has been feeding the companion animal food , immediately call the livestock quarantine agency (1588-4060, 1588- 9060) to report it .
Attachment 1. Recall and Disposal Measures Product Details
2. Contact information by province ( in charge of feed )- (Joint with related ministries) Press release on detection of H5 antigen in feed during epidemiological investigation of feline highly pathogenic avian influenza (8.2 distribution).hwp (File size: 269 KB) direct view
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S. Korea detects avian influenza virus in cat food
Oh Seok-min
All News 10:36 August 02, 2023
SEOUL, Aug. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's agriculture ministry said Wednesday it has detected an H5 avian influenza (AI) strain in cat food, and ordered its manufacturer to recall and destroy the affected products.
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Follow-up tests on the facility showed that the H5 virus was detected in cat food used there, and its manufacturer, Nature's Raw, in the city of Gimpo, west of Seoul, had failed to abide by due sterilization procedures, the ministry said.
Whether the virus from the cat food is highly pathogenic will be determined in about two days...the ministry decided to launch an inspection into all manufacturers of animal food using chicken, duck and other meats.....https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230802003000320
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Korea: Cat Food Recall Over H5N1 Contamination Concerns
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For the past couple of hours there have been several media reports (see here, and here) indicating that South Korea's MAFRA had detected H5 antigens in a sample of cat food collected at one of the animal shelters in Gyeonggi-do where cats have recently died.
So far, I haven't found any official statement posted on the MAFRA site (but it is 2 am in Seoul), but I have tracked down a recall notice posted on the cat food manufacturer's (Tosil Tosil Restaurant) website (see below).
The Translated notice follows:Product] Balanced Duck Product Sales Suspension and Recall Notice
Date Created 2023.08.01 05:04 Views 239
-Urgent Notice-
hello. This is Blackett, the chubby manager.
As this cat avian flu infection occurred, in Gyeonggi-do, where our manufacturing plant is located,
An epidemiological investigation is underway.
Although accurate results have not yet been obtained,
Investigating Our Balanced Duck
The product of the supplier who supplied raw meat (breast meat) for manufacturing
Concerns about infection have been raised
June 16th ~ July 5th Manufacture date Balanced duck products are being recalled urgently .
The product will be contacted and collected by each local government.
Among customers who purchased Balanced Duck products with manufacturing dates from June 16th to July 5th
Housekeepers who have stock
Please stop the payment immediately and process the recall according to the instructions. .
All recalled products will be refunded.
*Refund-related information will be provided individually.
In addition, Balanced Duck products are suspended until safety is confirmed .
In case you do not see this notice
Customers who purchased the product on that date are provided with additional information over the phone.
If there are any updates in the future, we will notify you further.
Sorry for the confusion.
Hopefully we'll get more details from MAFRA once the business day begins.
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Source: http://m.koreaherald.com/amp/view.php?ud=20230801000526
Another cat with bird flu confirmed in Seoul
By Lee Jaeeun
Published : Aug 1, 2023 - 14:46
Updated : Aug 1, 2023 - 14:55
Six days after two cats were confirmed to have been infected with avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, at an animal shelter in Seoul, an additional cat was confirmed to have contracted the virus at an animal shelter in another district of the city, the Agriculture Ministry said on Tuesday.
A cat at an animal shelter in Gwanak-gu died after showing respiratory symptoms and receiving treatment. An in-depth test found it was infected with a highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu strain, according to the ministry.
Two cats died in Yongsan-gu last week, marking the first two bird flu cases detected in mammals since 2016.
As all the infected cats so far have been strays, experts believe that they contracted the virus through contact with wild birds or feces in the wild, according to the officials...Leave a comment:
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Confirmation of ‘cat AI’ in Seoul… “We also need to trace the routes of the breeding grounds and auction houses.”
Register 2023-07-31 16:27
Edit 2023-07-31 22:16
Reporter Kim Ji-sook
Animal organizations “must thoroughly investigate business facilities”
Last week, cases in which cats were infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza were confirmed one after another in Yongsan-gu and Gwanak-gu, Seoul. Getty Image Bank
Last week, cases in which cats were infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza were confirmed one after another in Yongsan-gu and Gwanak-gu, Seoul.
Amid a series of cases where cats contracted avian influenza (AI) at private animal shelters in Yongsan-gu and Gwanak-gu, Seoul, it was argued that the government investigation should be expanded to breeding grounds and auction houses.
The animal protection group Animal Rights Action KARA issued a statement on the 31st and urged the government to expand its investigation of infection, which is currently focused on private animal protection facilities, to companion animal breeding grounds, auction houses, and pet shops.
Cara of the Animal Rights Action said, “It is important to investigate the root cause and to investigate the infection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in cats and cat breeding grounds.” However, the quarantine authorities prioritize surveillance of cat breeding grounds (animal production establishments) and sales establishments (predicting the possibility of occurrence or increase of disease) than private animal shelters.” He said, “Of course, a more detailed investigation should be conducted by listing breeding grounds, experience animal facilities, and shelters where a large number of cats are concentrated and frequently rotated.”
Last week, two cats in Yongsan-gu were confirmed with highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 type), and four cats in Gwanak-gu also died last weekend from avian influenza (H5 type). In response, the government conducted a total inspection of animals at animal protection centers run by cities and autonomous districts (19 locations, 102 dogs and cats), and also conducted a total inspection of about 20 private shelters. Clinical surveillance was also conducted at 430 places, including bird facilities, zoos, and cat cafes within a 10 km radius of the outbreak.
However, unlike prompt measures for private animal protection facilities, there were no movement restrictions or suspension of trade for breeding grounds where dense breeding takes place and auction houses where many animals move. Kara CEO Jeon Jin-kyung said, “The animals in the shelter rarely move outside and the circulation is slow, but the breeding ground environment is different. Even if a disease occurs, not only is there no immediate examination or treatment, but hundreds of animals from 40 to 50 breeding farms gather at the auction house and then disperse to the pet shop.” Nine pet auction centers in the metropolitan area hold auctions once or twice a week to auction breeding farm animals, and pet shop operators buy baby animals there. Cats are also traded in the amount of 100 to 200 cats a day on auction day.
The Animal Freedom Solidarity also said on the 28th, “As this case of infection occurred in a cat in an indoor shelter, the probability of being infected by a wild bird with avian influenza is extremely low. The government should not limit epidemiological investigations to animal shelters, but expand the scope of investigations to animal experience exhibition facilities and breeding facilities.”
Regarding this, a Seoul city official said, “Since the infection occurred in a private protection facility, a thorough investigation of all cases took precedence. Dog and cat cafes, pet shops, and manufacturing industries are also guiding them to check clinical symptoms and conduct tests if they have symptoms of infection.”
It is the first time in about 7 years since December 2016 that a cat in Korea has been diagnosed with highly pathogenic avian influenza. There are no domestic cases of human infection with the H5N1 virus. The city of Seoul urged, "There is no case of human infection from a cat, so rather than being overly anxious, please do not touch the corpses or feces of wild birds, and follow personal hygiene rules such as washing your hands."
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A series of cat AI confirmations…Gyeonggi-do, 65 animal shelters inspected simultaneously
delivery time2023-08-01 08:57
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Gyeonggi-do announced on the 1st that it will conduct a simultaneous test for highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) for animal shelters until the 8th.
This test is based on the outbreak of highly pathogenic AI at two private cat protection facilities in Seoul on the 25th and 29th of last month.
The test is conducted on 'dead animals', 'animals admitted after June 1st', and 'animals showing suspected symptoms of influenza' among the animals under protection at 65 animal shelters in the Gyeonggi area.
Previously, on the 26th and 27th of last month, an emergency clinical surveillance of about 8,000 animals under protection at an animal shelter in the province and a close examination of three direct shelters in Gyeonggi-do were all negative.
When AI occurred at an animal shelter in Seoul on the 25th, the province spread the situation and took quarantine measures such as access control and disinfection at 5 veterinary hospitals and animal nursery companies that are epidemiologically related.
“There is a concern about the spread of avian influenza infection in dogs and cats, which are susceptible animals to avian influenza,” said Kim Jong-hoon, head of the Livestock Animal Welfare Bureau of Gyeonggi Province. said.
In addition to two cases of highly pathogenic AI infection in Korea other than birds, two cats were infected in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province in 2016, in addition to two cats in Seoul this time.To date, no cases of human infection have been reported.
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