A study has added to evidence of the risk posed by contaminated raw pet food to human health.
Researchers investigated whether dog food, including raw meat-based diets (RMBD), available in Portugal can be a source of Salmonella or other Enterobacteriaceae strains resistant to last-line antibiotics such as colistin.
Since 2020, there have been more
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Scientists have found a strong association between dogs excreting ciprofloxacin-resistant E. coli and feeding them a raw diet.
E. coli, which can lead to food poisoning, is also the United Kingdom’s top cause of urinary tract and bloodstream infections.
Ciprofloxacin belongs to a group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones, which treat bacterial infections
Continue Reading Study finds more evidence of bacteria in raw meat pet food
According to a report, the findings of Salmonella in raw meat-based pet food in the United Kingdom have increased again.
The number of positives in 2022 increased from 2021 when the highest-ever levels were seen. This poses a risk to animals who eat the food and people who handle and
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A study in the United Kingdom has added to evidence that dried meat dog treats can be contaminated with Salmonella.
Researchers also found some product samples contained similar types of Salmonella identified in human patients, prompting them to urge hygiene measures, including thorough handwashing by dog owners, pet food retailers
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Detections of Salmonella in raw meat-based pet food in the United Kingdom have hit their highest ever level, according to a report. This poses a risk to people who handle it.
Data on Salmonella reports from livestock species and in feed and pet food in England, Wales and Scotland was
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A study in Switzerland has identified feeding pets raw meat could be a potential source of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli for people and animals.
Giving domesticated animals raw meat-based diets (RMBDs) is becoming increasingly popular but can be the source of human Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections.
Researchers evaluated
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