Findings of Salmonella in raw meat-based pet food in the United Kingdom have declined for the first time in recent years.
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) collected data on Salmonella reports from livestock species in Great Britain during 2023.
There were 331 reports of Salmonella from raw meat pet food. This is lower than the 406 in 2022. The number of positives in 2022 increased from 2021, when the highest-ever levels were seen. The most common types in 2023 were Salmonella Indiana, Salmonella Derby, and Salmonella Infantis.
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