Investigation of Listeria, Salmonella, and toxigenic Escherichia coli in various pet foods.

摘要: The Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network (Vet-LIRN), in collaboration with the Food Emergency (FERN) its Microbiology Cooperative Agreement Program (MCAP) laboratories, conducted a study to evaluate prevalence of selected microbial organisms various types pet foods. goal this blinded was help Center for Medicine prioritize potential future food-testing efforts. also increased FERN laboratories' screening capabilities foodborne pathogens animal feed matrices, since such may be significant health risk consumers who come into contact Six U.S. Drug Administration MCAP laboratories analyzed approximately 1056 samples over 2 years. Laboratories tested Salmonella, Listeria, Escherichia coli O157:H7 enterohemorrhagic E. coli, Shiga toxin-producing strains (STEC). Dry semimoist dog cat foods purchased from local stores were during Phase 1. Raw foods, exotic feed, jerky-type treats through Internet 2. Of 480 dry samples, only positive: 1 Salmonella Listeria greyii. However, 576 2, 66 positive (32 those monocytogenes) 15 Salmonella. These isolated raw treats, not feeds. This showed that harbor food safety pathogens, as monocytogenes Consumers should handle these products carefully, being mindful risks human health.