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

Background 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. Methods To understand varying NTS contamination along the value chain we assessed prevalence at slaughter,...

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Main Authors: Gichuyia, Cianjo M., Thomas, Lian F., Makena, Christine, Ochieng, Linnet, Gathura, P.B., Onono, J.O., Fèvre, Eric M.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Oxford University Press 2023
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131291
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author Gichuyia, Cianjo M.
Thomas, Lian F.
Makena, Christine
Ochieng, Linnet
Gathura, P.B.
Onono, J.O.
Fèvre, Eric M.
author_browse Fèvre, Eric M.
Gathura, P.B.
Gichuyia, Cianjo M.
Makena, Christine
Ochieng, Linnet
Onono, J.O.
Thomas, Lian F.
author_facet Gichuyia, Cianjo M.
Thomas, Lian F.
Makena, Christine
Ochieng, Linnet
Gathura, P.B.
Onono, J.O.
Fèvre, Eric M.
author_sort Gichuyia, Cianjo M.
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description Background 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. Methods 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. Results 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. Conclusion NTS contamination is propagated along the pork value chain in rural western Kenya, demonstrating the need for improved hygiene measures to prevent human exposure.
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spelling CGSpace1312912025-10-26T12:51:48Z 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. Makena, Christine Ochieng, Linnet Gathura, P.B. Onono, J.O. Fèvre, Eric M. food safety animal products swine Background 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. Methods 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. Results 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. Conclusion NTS contamination is propagated along the pork value chain in rural western Kenya, demonstrating the need for improved hygiene measures to prevent human exposure. 2023-11-03 2023-07-26T07:32:43Z 2023-07-26T07:32:43Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131291 en Open Access Oxford University Press Gichuyia, C.M., Thomas, L.F., Makena, C., Ochieng, L., Gathura, P.B., Onono, J.O. and Fèvre, E.M. 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): 811–813.
spellingShingle food safety
animal products
swine
Gichuyia, Cianjo M.
Thomas, Lian F.
Makena, Christine
Ochieng, Linnet
Gathura, P.B.
Onono, J.O.
Fèvre, Eric M.
Non-typhoidal Salmonella contamination along the pork value chain in a rural East African setting: a cross-sectional study
title Non-typhoidal Salmonella contamination along the pork value chain in a rural East African setting: a cross-sectional study
title_full Non-typhoidal Salmonella contamination along the pork value chain in a rural East African setting: a cross-sectional study
title_fullStr Non-typhoidal Salmonella contamination along the pork value chain in a rural East African setting: a cross-sectional study
title_full_unstemmed Non-typhoidal Salmonella contamination along the pork value chain in a rural East African setting: a cross-sectional study
title_short Non-typhoidal Salmonella contamination along the pork value chain in a rural East African setting: a cross-sectional study
title_sort non typhoidal salmonella contamination along the pork value chain in a rural east african setting a cross sectional study
topic food safety
animal products
swine
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131291
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