EPIDEMIOLOGY OF SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION OF POULTRY MEAT PRODUCTS: KNOWLEDGE GAPS IN THE FARM TO STORE PRODUCTS

The ultimate goal of controlling foodborne hazards is to reduce the risk of disease to consumers, and the economic burden related to foodborne illness. A literature review identified four areas of insufficient data on the epidemiology of Salmonella. A cross-sectional study was used to estimate prevalence of enteric bacterial contamination of plant-based animal feed and milk replacer from Maryland and Northern Virginia. All samples were negative for Campylobacter; 0.6% were positive for Salmonella; 5.7 % for E.coli; and 50.6% for Enterococcus. Samples purchased in summer of 2002 were 38 times more likely to be contaminated with…

Author: Myint, Maung San

Source: University of Maryland

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