First African Swine Fever Outbreaks in Cambodia, While Japan Detects Active Virus

Vendors sell preserved food at a market January 23, 2005 in Chengdu of Sichuan Province, China. China made pork products were detected African swine fever virus in several countries. China Photos/Getty Images

Japan has detected its first cases of active African swine fever (ASF) virus in two sausages brought into the country by two travelers returning from China, according to local media reports. At the same time, Cambodia reported its first ASF outbreak, which has killed 500 pigs.

Taiwan has found the 36th meat product, all from China, infected with the ASF virus. However, the virus was de-active in all cases.