Non-typhoidal salmonella contamination along the pork value chain in a rural East African setting: a cross-sectional study

Gichuyia, Cianjo M, Thomas, Lian F ORCID: 0000-0001-8447-1210, Makena, Christine, Ochieng, Linnet, Gathura, Peter B, Onono, Joshua O and Fevre, Eric M ORCID: 0000-0001-8931-4986 (2023) Non-typhoidal salmonella contamination along the pork value chain in a rural East African setting: a cross-sectional study. TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE, 117 (11). pp. 811-813.

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/trad046

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>Non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) is a serious foodborne pathogen that has previously been isolated from pigs presented for slaughter in a rural pork value chain in western Kenya.<h4>Methods</h4>To understand varying NTS contamination along the value chain we assessed prevalence at slaughter, transport and retail. Suspect isolates from culture were confirmed using matrix-assisted laser desorption-ionization time of flight mass spectrometry.<h4>Results</h4>Prevalence on pig carcasses, meat transportation containers, retailed raw and cooked pork and accompanying side salads was 18.1%, 23.9%, 28.0%, 1.9% and 8.6%, respectively.<h4>Conclusion</h4>NTS contamination is propagated along the pork value chain in rural western Kenya, demonstrating the need for improved hygiene measures to prevent human exposure.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	food safety, foodborne disease, non-typhoidal Salmonella, pork meat, salmonellosis
Divisions:	Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	27 Jul 2023 14:27
Last Modified:	10 Nov 2023 08:37
DOI:	10.1093/trstmh/trad046
Open Access URL:	https://doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/trad046
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3171944