Multiple interventions are needed to control Salmonella in chickens raised for human consumption, according to scientists.
Findings come from a Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbial Risk Assessment (JEMRA) on the pre- and post-harvest control of Salmonella in poultry meat. Experts reviewed recent data and evidence to provide scientific advice
Continue Reading No single solution to control Salmonella in poultry meat, say experts
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Campylobacter from chicken has increased in the United Kingdom in the past two decades, according to a report.
The report, from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), summarized 20 years of data on AMR in Campylobacter in
Continue Reading Data points to rise in antibiotic resistance in Campylobacter from chicken
Egg and poultry meat producers in England have been told to prepare for disruption to sampling deliveries because of strike action.
The National Farmers Union (NFU) said producers need to take appropriate contingency measures to ensure that time-sensitive Salmonella samples reach their destination on time.
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Continue Reading Producers warned of potential strike impact on Salmonella samples
Advice on Salmonella control at hatcheries initially worked to reduce contamination but the success was not maintained over the long-term, according to a study.
Researchers investigated the Salmonella status of 23 broiler hatcheries in Great Britain and the changes in prevalence and distribution of Salmonella in contaminated sites after guidance on control was provided.
Results indicate
Continue Reading Study shows Salmonella control advice only had a short-term impact on hatcheries
Modelling of Campylobacter in Sweden has indicated a 2-week time lag between human cases and broiler prevalence.
This suggests that the broiler prevalence two weeks earlier can partly explain domestic Campylobacter infections with transmission via handling and consumption of fresh chicken meat.
However, there is no simple relationship between prevalence in chickens bred
Continue Reading Study looks at link between Campylobacter in animals and humans
Denmark has unveiled a new plan to tackle Campylobacter and reduce the number of people getting ill from it.
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen) said the risk of getting sick from Danish chicken meat has gone down since 2013 and sampling shows the pathogen is more often found
Continue Reading Denmark updates strategy to reduce Campylobacter illnesses
Imported chicken meat products pose a higher risk of Campylobacter infection in Estonia than domestic poultry, according to a study published recently.
Researchers found that Campylobacter prevalence and counts in fresh broiler chicken meat was significantly lower in samples of Estonian origin compared to those from Latvia and Lithuania.
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Continue Reading Imported chicken linked to Campylobacter cases in Estonia
Danish researchers are part of a project that is going to develop and test ways of producing chicken meat with lower levels of Campylobacter.
Chicken is one of the main food sources of Campylobacter infections in Denmark and Europe. Illness affects about 4,500 Danes each year. However, many cases are
Continue Reading Project targets reduction of Campylobacter on chicken meat
Food chain monitoring in Finland has found a low level of an indicator of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in meat and animals, according to recent review of data.
Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) and AmpC-producing E. coli bacteria were reported for broilers, chicken meat, and beef in 2020.
Incidence of ESBL and AmpC-producing
Continue Reading Finland sees decline during ESBL monitoring
Several people living in apartments designed for older people have been sickened by Campylobacter in a Swedish municipality.
People who received food from the kitchen at Allégården in the Sunne municipality fell ill with gastrointestinal problems between Aug. 18 and 27. Allégården has more than 60 apartments for people older
Continue Reading Campylobacter affects seniors in Sweden
