PNG bans Australian poultry products

Papua New Guinea has banned all all uncooked poultry product imports from Australia. This was announced by PNGs Agriculture and Livestock Minister Tommy Tomscoll  for health reasons. Mr. Tomscoll said has minister reponsible, he had a duty to protect citizens and residents from any health threats. 

Australian Media has reported that a bacteria  campylobacter, which causes campylobacteria in humans, was found  in poultry and poultry products across  Australia. This bacteria cause of diarrhoeal illnesses. .

Mr Tomcoll said he authorised the ban after having considered the danger of campylobacter and campylobacteriosis and in the light of the ongoing case of Newcastle Disease present also in poultry products from Australia.