Researchers have evaluated a range of studies focussed on Salmonella in insects to gather data for assessing the safety of insect-based foods.
The systematic review looked at 36 studies investigating Salmonella in insects.
“Data on the persistence of Salmonella can be useful for further analysis by risk assessors and decision-makers involved in the safety of insect-based food, contributing to defining the sanitary requirements and risk mitigation measures along the supply chain,” said researchers in the journal npj Science of Food.
In Europe, insect-based foods are classed as novel foods, while in the United States, insects can be used as food if they have been produced for that specific purpose following relevant rules.
Few studies were conducted on insect species currently relevant for food production, such as the house cricket or migratory locust.
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