Test on Tnuva's milk powder production line - positive for Salmonella

May 13, 2022   

After suspected infection:  As part of the investigation into the contamination at the Strauss factory, suspicions of contamination arose on the Tnuva milk powder production line. According to a statement from the Ministry of Health, today (Friday) the test was positive for Salmonella. Why is it recommended to get the polio vaccine? Is it safe and effective? All the details However, the ministry emphasized that this is a product that is not marketed to the general public, but to factories and institutions that continue to process the product. "As part of the investigation into the contamination at the Strauss factory, suspicions of contamination arose on the Tnuva milk powder production line. This morning, the test was found to be positive for Salmonella," the Ministry of Health said. "It is important to clarify that this is a product that is not marketed to the general public, but to factories and institutions that continue to process the product. Tests of final products that used the milk powder as a raw material have so far come out normal and without contamination." According to the Ministry of Health, there is currently evidence of contamination in one batch that was produced on August 9, 2021. The Ministry of Health has conducted dozens of tests in various laboratories to verify the extent of the contamination. "It should be noted that recent environmental tests at the Tnuva factory were found to be normal," the ministry added. "We instructed Tnuva to carry out a proactive recall of milk powders from August 9 to August 25, 2021. During these dates, the powders were marketed only to factories without marketing to institutions." The Ministry of Health concluded: "The National Food Service is continuing an investigation with factories that received the batches during this period. In addition, the Ministry of Health has instructed institutions that receive milk powder not to use the product as a safety factor until the investigation is complete. The Ministry of Health is continuing its tests and investigation of the incident and will update the public with the findings.".