The Trivalent Salmonella Conjugate Vaccine (TSCV), which simultaneously addresses typhoid fever and foodborne illness caused by non-typhoidal Salmonella enterica, elicited strong immune response in 100 percent of participants in the randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
A CDC analysis of multistate foodborne illness outbreak investigation data for 2023 reveals the foods and pathogens that caused the greatest number of outbreaks and illnesses. A single salmonellosis outbreak linked to cantaloupe accounted for 407 illnesses.
A Center for Produce Safety (CPS) -funded study is investigating how different aspects of bulb onion production influence Salmonella and Escherichia coli risk, filling knowledge gaps about short- and intermediate-day varieties.
More than 300 patients infected by the outbreak strain of Salmonella Strathcona have been identified in 19 EU/EEA countries, the UK, the U.S., and Canada. Tomatoes from Italy are the vehicle of infection.
Penn State researchers have demonstrated the potential for Salmonella Dublin to spread among cattle, the environment, and people—necessitating a “One Health” response. Based on their analysis, rising antibiotic resistance is also a concern.
A study from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine suggests that commensal Escherichia coli strains could be utilized to mitigate antibiotic-resistant nontyphoidal Salmonella Heidelberg, ultimately improving food safety.
Bio-Rad Laboratories’ new EZ-Check Salmonella Kit is a rapid, polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based detection method for Salmonella in food and environmental matrices.
The Australian OzFoodNet network recently published its latest foodborne illness monitoring report, covering the year 2019. Campylobacter caused the greatest number of illnesses, but outbreaks were dominated by Salmonella.
In this bonus episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Elanco Poultry Account Manager Vic Fox about the components and importance of a holistic integrated Salmonella control program in modern poultry operations, and how Elanco supports poultry producers with a multidisciplinary approach.