A multidrug-resistant Salmonella enterica serotype Anatum strain reported in Taiwan was isolated in the United States from patients and from seafood imported from Asia. Isolates harbored 11 resistance determinants, including quinolone and inducible cephalosporin resistance genes. Most patients had traveled to Asia. These findings underscore the need for global One Health resistance surveillance.
The analysis shows that of the global crop samples collected in 2019, more than 90% had a quantifiable presence (>100 ppb) of DON, with between 80 and 90% of samples showing FUMO, AFLA, OTA and ZEA T-2 levels were lowest, at about 70%. (Figure 1). The 2019 mycotoxin risk analysis includes analysis for individual ingredients, complete feeds and silages including small grains (wheat and barley) which tested at as high as 88% for DON, to 59% for AFLA. Among byproducts, concentrations in DDGS were significantly higher than in maize, with levels approaching 5,000 ppb. Looking at protein meals, concentrations of mycotoxins were relatively low compared to cereal grains. However, soybean meal is used at about 25-30% of monogastric diets, and hence can contribute significantly to concentration of toxins in final feed. Sunflower meal showed the greatest concentration of FUMO while levels of DON, AFLA and ZEA were lower. Among silages, 100% of maize and grass silage samples showed mycotoxin contamination with concentrations that can cause toxicity in ruminant animals.
Transplanting gut microbes from chickens more resistant to Campylobacter into birds that are susceptible does not improve resistance, according to researchers.
To determine the types and numbers of microbes present, scientists from the Roslin Institute at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland analyzed the genetic makeup of gut microbiota from chicken lines with different resistance to the bacteria.
Transplanted gut bacteria only survived in the susceptible chickens for a limited time and those chickens became even more susceptible to Campylobacter.
This is very interesting in the light of this week RASFF Alert recall for raw milk cheese with Listeria monocytogenes present.
French authorities have eased rules around the sale of raw milk because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The country’s Ministry of Agriculture has temporarily adopted measures making it easier for producers to market their unpasteurized, raw milk for direct sale. The agency also made it clear it was the operator’s responsibility to ensure the safety of any product placed on the market.
Sale of raw milk directly to the consumer can happen by completing an online declaration. Normally, the cow, goat or sheep milk producer must request authorization from authorities to be able to sell raw milk and then be subject to an inspection. At the end of the coronavirus crisis, the producer will have to apply if they wish to keep this status.
Yet again the number of RASFF alerts is low around 50% less than normal, Salmonella accounting for almost half of the total of alerts which includes non-microbiological alerts. Have a guess which country and product accounted for most of the Salmonella’s!
Good to see that Sesame Seeds and Brazilian Black Pepper have made a Salmonella comeback after being absent last week.
Listeria was present in Smoked Fish last week and to complement that alerts Listeria present in a Raw Milk Cheese this week so no surprise there.
Why are people still buying Chicken products from Poland???
RASFF – foodborne outbreak suspected to be caused by and Salmonella (presence /25g) in chilled vacuum-packed cooked sliced pork shoulder from Spain in France
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RASFF – Bacillus cereus (1.5x10E6 CFU/g) in chilled veal dish from Austria in Austria
RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 4.5; Tot. = 5.8 µg/kg – ppb) in blanched groundnut kernels from Argentina in the UK
RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 5.7; Tot. = 15 µg/kg – ppb) in hazelnut paste from Turkey in the Netherlands
RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes (<10 CFU/g) in raw milk cheese (Morbier) from France in France
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RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (detected /25g) in turkey escalope from Germany in Austria
RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in black pepper from Brazil in the Netherlands
RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in organic sesame seeds from Ethiopia in the Netherlands
RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in chilled chicken quarters from Poland in Slovakia
RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (present /25g) in frozen chicken breast fillets from Poland in Romania
RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in frozen salted chicken breasts and legs from Hungary in Italy
RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in chilled broiler chicken fillets from Poland in Lithuania
RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in chilled chicken wings from Poland in Italy
RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in chilled boneless, skinless chicken broiler quarters from Poland in Lithuania
RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in fozen chicken broiler fillets from Poland in Lithuania
RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken quarters from Poland in Lithuania
RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in chilled chicken breasts from Poland in Slovakia
RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (detected /25g) in frozen chicken leg quarters from Poland in Bulgaria
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