E. coli and Campylobacter can persist on dairy farms for months and contaminate unpasteurized, bulk tank milk despite some hygiene measures, according to a thesis.
Anniina Jaakkonen’s work investigated the frequency and contributing factors of
Continue Reading Research looks at E. coli and Campylobacter on farms and in raw milk
Researchers have found out how Campylobacter can swim faster in stickier liquids, such as in human guts.
Findings could help scientists halt the foodborne bacteria, because they show how the shape of its body and
Continue Reading Scientists uncover Campylobacter’s swimming tactics
California officials have recalled and quarantined raw milk from Valley Milk Simply Bottled because tests have shown it to be contaminated with Campylobacter jejuni.
State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones announced the recall and quarantine today
Continue Reading State recalls, quarantines raw milk because of Campylobacter
Researchers in China have reported the first identified outbreak caused by a local Campylobacter jejuni infection in Beijing.
A total of 14 patients were sick who worked at the same factory. They had shared a
Continue Reading Scientists say Campylobacter behind August 2019 outbreak in Beijing
Intensive farming techniques could increase the likelihood of pathogens becoming a public health risk, according to researchers.
An international team led by the Universities of Bath and Sheffield in England, investigated the evolution of Campylobacter
Continue Reading Researchers investigate role of farming in evolution of Campylobacter
The current testing regime in England for unpasteurized milk is not fit for purpose, according to researchers describing a 2016 Campylobacter outbreak that sickened 69 people.
They say there was a need for regular microbiological
Continue Reading Scientists say raw milk testing in England ineffective
Retail chicken meat often contains Campylobacter but the level of contamination is generally low, according to a recent research report.
Researchers collected 1,490 chicken, beef, lamb, and pork samples from Australian supermarkets and butchers from
Continue Reading Campylobacter common at low levels in Australian chicken
Researchers have developed a database to make it easier to identify target proteins that can help fight infectious diseases.
Scientists from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and
Continue Reading Researchers help identify relevant genes in bacterial infections
A review has backed the belief that poultry and ruminants are the main sources of Campylobacter infections.
The work found more than half of human campylobacteriosis cases were attributed to poultry. Ruminants such as cattle
Continue Reading Review supports poultry as being major source of Campylobacter
A study on Campylobacter in Norwegian broiler flocks older than 50 days at slaughter has indicated age and outdoor access are important risk factors.
The research work in 2018 shows that 43.3 percent of flocks
Continue Reading Norway looks at Campylobacter risk factors in broilers
Campylobacter contamination in chickens in the United Kingdom has decreased but it remains high in smaller retailers, independent shops and butchers, according to a Food Standards Agency report.
The proportion of fresh whole chicken at
Continue Reading Mixed results for UK Campylobacter rates in chicken
