A case of American foulbrood was confirmed in a hive of bees in Luxembourg.

American foulbrood, a bacterial disease that attacks the larvae of bees, has been detected in Bascharage.

Protective zones have been established around the area with the hives of bees in these areas currently being monitored to detect possible cases of the disease and to avoid it spreading.

American foulbrood is a specific disease affecting bees and that there is no risk for consuming honey.