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High rate of Salmonella found in pork in Hong Kong

High rate of Salmonella found in pork in Hong Kong

Salmonella surveillance in meat in Hong Kong has revealed a high prevalence of the pathogen, mainly in pork.

Researchers investigated the prevalence, serotype distribution, antimicrobial resistance patterns, and genetic relationships of Salmonella in retail pork, beef and chicken collected from all 18 districts across Hong Kong from July 2022 to June 2023, according to a recently released report.

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