Salmonella Enteritidis in eggs imported to Norway

Norway (like Finland and Sweden) has a very low level of Salmonella in domestic foodstuffs and animals. Therefore, strict guarantees in regard to Salmonella are required for foodstuff consignments to these countries. Foodstuffs subject to additional guarantees are fresh beef, veal, pork and poultry meat, and raw shell eggs for human consumption. Salmonella enterica serotype Enteritidis, which is the most common serotype found in poultry in most countries, has never been detected in Norwegian poultry production (1).