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Food Science & Technology
Lili Chen, Jikai Wang, Ronghua Zhang, Hexiang Zhang, Xiaojuan Qi, Yue He, Jiang Chen
Summary: The study analyzed the characteristics of bacterial foodborne disease outbreaks in Zhejiang Province, finding Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Salmonella to be the most common pathogens, with restaurants, staff canteens, and households being the main outbreak settings, and aquatic products and meat being the primary foods. Outbreaks caused by different pathogens varied in settings and food vehicles.
Review
Microbiology
Genevieve Coulombe, Sandeep Tamber
Summary: This review provides a Canadian perspective on the issue of Salmonella in tahini and tahini-based products. It includes an overview of recent food recalls and outbreaks related to Salmonella in tahini, as well as a discussion on the ecology of Salmonella in the production process and intervention technologies.
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Infectious Diseases
Mohamed F. Ghaly, Zahraa M. Nasr, Amira I. Abousaty, Hanan G. Seadawy, Mohamed A. A. Shaheen, Sarah Albogami, Mohammad M. Al-Sanea, Mahmoud M. Bendary
Summary: The study found a high prevalence rate of Salmonella in meat products, with most isolates being multidrug-resistant but susceptible to cefotaxime. Out of 13 plant extracts, cinnamon oil and paprika water extract showed antimicrobial activity and synergistic effect with cefotaxime. Therefore, cinnamon oil is recommended as a food additive to combat resistant foodborne pathogens.
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Food Science & Technology
Erin Jenkins, Ifueko Gardenhire, Brooke M. Whitney, Krystalyn B. Martin, Colin Schwensohn, Laura Gieraltowski, Molly M. Leeper, Vivien McCurdy, Monica McClure, Allison Wellman, Arthur Pightling, Michelle Smith, Angela Swinford, Lisa Hainstock, Alvin J. Crosby, Michael C. Bazaco, Stelios Viazis
Summary: In 2020, there was an outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections in the United States linked to melons from southwest Indiana, resulting in 80 ill persons and 18 hospitalizations reported across 15 states. The investigation was unable to determine whether the vehicle for the infections was cantaloupe alone or both cantaloupe and watermelons. This outbreak highlights the need for further efforts to identify the source and extent of environmental contamination in the melon growing region and promote farm practices to reduce pathogen contamination of melons.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Azam Ali Sher, Bahar E. Mustafa, Sue C. Grady, Joseph C. Gardiner, A. Mahdi Saeed
Summary: The study found that egg-based dishes were the most common food vehicle associated with SE outbreaks in the USA, followed by meat, vegetables, chicken, and dairy products. Despite eggs being the most common, other food items were also significantly associated with SE outbreaks in the USA. A significant proportion of SE outbreaks occurred in the Northeast region, followed by the South, West, and Midwestern regions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Charles Robert Stilz, Steffany Cavallo, Katie Garman, John R. Dunn
Summary: The Food and Drug Administration's Egg Safety Rule requires producers with more than 3000 layer hens to have a Salmonella enterica serotype Enteritidis (SE) prevention plan. However, in Tennessee, four outbreaks of salmonellosis associated with eggs have occurred, with three farms not meeting the criteria for regulation and one farm operating in violation of the rule.
FOODBORNE PATHOGENS AND DISEASE
(2022)
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Microbiology
Erin Frey, G. Sean Stapleton, Megin C. Nichols, Lauren M. Gollarza, Meseret Birhane, Jessica C. Chen, Andre Mccullough, Heather A. Carleton, Eija Trees, Kelley B. Hise, Beth Tolar, Louise Francois Watkins
Summary: Animal contact is a risk factor for non-typhoidal Salmonella infections and outbreaks. Whole-genome sequencing can enhance the characterization of outbreaks by identifying subtypes and antimicrobial resistance profiles.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Liang Sun, Hexiang Zhang, Jiang Chen, Lili Chen, Xiaojuan Qi, Ronghua Zhang
Summary: Nontyphoidal Salmonella infection is a common cause of bacterial foodborne illness in Zhejiang Province, China. Key findings from a 10-year study show outbreaks were most commonly attributed to cross-contamination and improper storage temperature, with cooked meat products and cold-processed cakes being the main food vehicles. Actions to improve safety and quality of these products are crucial for public health intervention efforts.
FOODBORNE PATHOGENS AND DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Andrea K. Mascitti, Diessy Kipper, Rafael O. dos Reis, Juliana S. da Silva, Andre S. K. Fonseca, Nilo Ikuta, Eduardo C. Tondo, Vagner R. Lunge
Summary: The study conducted a genome-wide comparison of Salmonella Enteritidis from foodborne outbreaks in Southern Brazil over the last two decades, finding that all isolates belonged to the global epidemic clade originating in the 1980s. Temporal analysis revealed an increase in effective population size until 1992, followed by stability. The spreading of S. Enteritidis in Southern Brazil has significantly decreased in the past decade.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Leticia Santos Balbino, Juliana Correa Bernardes, Winni Alves Ladeia, Felippe Danyel Cardoso Martins, Beatriz de Souza Lima Nino, Regina Mitsuka-Bregano, Italmar Teodorico Navarro, Fernanda Pinto-Ferreira
Summary: The study investigated risk factors for toxoplasmosis during outbreaks in Brazil, finding that fruits and vegetables were the most common transmission routes and municipalities with a high human development index had more infections. Outbreak notifications have increased in recent years, highlighting the need for improved preventive strategies.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Johnson Nsubuga, Joseph Baugher, Elizabeth Dahl, Colin Schwensohn, Tyann Blessington, Ryan Aguillon, Brooke Whitney, Shawn Goldman, Max Brewster, Jason Humbert, Alvin Crosby, Laura Gieraltowski, Lauren Shade Singleton, Jeffrey Hilgendorf
Summary: During spring 2018, there was a multistate outbreak of gastrointestinal illnesses in the United States caused by Salmonella serovars associated with the consumption of kratom. The outbreak resulted in hospitalizations but no deaths. Investigations revealed widespread contamination of kratom products, leading to recalls by multiple companies.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Ingrid H. M. Friesema, Ife A. Slegers-Fitz-James, Ben Wit, Eelco Franz
Summary: This study analyzed the characteristics of food-borne outbreaks registered in the Netherlands between 2006 and 2019. The results showed that norovirus was the most common pathogen, and public eating places were the most frequently involved outbreak settings. Controlling and eliminating foodborne illnesses is challenging due to the diverse range of pathogens and food products involved.
Article
Horticulture
Fatou Beye Sarre, Yakhya Dieye, Adji Marieme Seck, Cheikh Fall, Modou Dieng
Summary: Foodborne diseases are a significant global public health concern. Limited data on the contamination and transmission of pathogens in produce exists in low-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. This study analyzed Salmonella contamination in vegetables sold in supermarkets and open wet markets in Senegal and found high levels of contamination in leafy vegetables, with higher levels in supermarkets than open markets. These findings highlight the importance of active surveillance and preventive measures to mitigate the risk of Salmonella transmission through the food chain in Senegal.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Fernando Rosso, David E. Rebellon-Sanchez, Julio Llanos-Torres, Leidy Johanna Hurtado-Bermudez, Laura Ayerbe, John Harold Suarez, Nicolas Orozco-Echeverri, Cristhian Camilo Rojas-Perdomo, Isabel Lucia Zapata-Vasquez, Jaime Patino-Nino, Luis Gabriel Parra-Lara
Summary: Salmonellosis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in Latin America where the understanding of mortality rates and antibiotic resistance is limited. This retrospective observational study analyzed patients infected with Salmonella spp. in a university hospital in Colombia between 2012 and 2021. The study found that Salmonellosis accounted for 0.01% of all medical consultations and the most common clinical presentation was gastroenteric syndrome. Mortality occurred in 4.02% of the patients, with higher rates in patients with hematologic malignancy. Antibiotic resistance rates have been steadily increasing over the past 10 years.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Nobuyoshi Mori, Ariel D. Szvalb, Javier A. Adachi, Jeffrey J. Tarrand, Victor E. Mulanovich
Summary: This study analyzed the characteristics, clinical manifestations, and outcomes of non-typhoidal Salmonella infections in cancer patients, with most patients presenting with sepsis and some progressing to septic shock. The 30-day mortality rate was low, and relapses only occurred in patients receiving short-course antibiotic therapy.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
