scholarly journals Outbreak of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella enterica Serotype Typhimurium Definitive Type 104 Infection Linked to Commercial Ground Beef, Northeastern United States, 2003-2004

2006 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 747-752 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. M. Dechet ◽  
E. Scallan ◽  
K. Gensheimer ◽  
R. Hoekstra ◽  
J. Gunderman-King ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Salmonella Enterica ◽  
Ground Beef ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Northeastern United States

scholarly journals Prevalence and Characterization of Salmonellae in Commercial Ground Beef in the United States

2009 ◽  
Vol 75 (7) ◽  
pp. 1892-1900 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph M. Bosilevac ◽  
Michael N. Guerini ◽  
Norasak Kalchayanand ◽  
Mohammad Koohmaraie
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Salmonella Enterica ◽  
Regional Differences ◽  
Ground Beef ◽  
The United States ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Antibiotic Susceptibilities ◽  
Total Prevalence ◽  
Common Serotypes

ABSTRACT Commercially produced ground beef samples (n = 4,136) were collected from seven regions of the United States over a 24-month period (July 2005 to June 2007) and analyzed for the presence of Salmonella enterica by using methods that concurrently provided total prevalence and enumerable levels. The overall prevalence of Salmonella strains was 4.2%. Enumeration showed that 94.2% were present at levels below 2 CFU/g. Regional monthly prevalences of Salmonella strains varied from 1.8% to 6.5% but were not statistically different (P > 0.05). All Salmonella isolates were serotyped and their antibiotic susceptibilities determined and analyzed by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). The most common serotypes identified were Salmonella enterica serotypes Montevideo, Anatum, Muenster, and Mbandaka, with these accounting for one-half of the isolates obtained. The prevalence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Salmonella was determined to be 0.6%. The most common MDR serotypes were Salmonella enterica serotypes Dublin, Reading, and Typhimurium. MDR strains had resistance to between 2 and 10 antibiotics. There were no regional differences in prevalence of MDR Salmonella. PFGE analysis revealed that indistinguishable XbaI and AvrII restriction digest patterns (RDPs) could be observed in isolates of the same serotype found in different regions and months of sampling. The RDPs of 19 Salmonella strains were compared to RDPs in the PulseNet USA database. Thirteen were indistinguishable from existing patterns, and the number of records for each ranged from 1 to 478. These data show that Salmonella prevalence in commercial ground beef is low and suggest that attempts to identify sources contributing to Salmonella in ground beef by serotype, antibiogram, and PFGE cannot be made without additional documented evidence.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Foodborne Pathogens and Indicator Bacteria from Edible Offal and Muscle Meats in Nashville, Tennessee

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1190
Author(s):  
Siqin Liu ◽  
Agnes Kilonzo-Nthenge ◽  
Samuel N. Nahashon ◽  
Bharat Pokharel ◽  
Abdullah Ibn Mafiz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Foodborne Pathogens ◽  
Salmonella Enterica ◽  
Ground Beef ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Indicator Bacteria ◽  
Resistant Bacteria ◽  
Antibiotic Resistant ◽  
Beef Liver ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Retail Meats

This study investigated the prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in retail edible offal and muscle meats in Nashville, Tennessee. A total of 348 retail meats (160 edible offal and 188 muscle) were analyzed for Salmonella enterica serovar, Campylobacter, Escherichia coli, E. coli O157:H7, and enterococci. Bacteria was identified using biochemical and PCR methods. Salmonella enterica serovar (4.4% and 4.3%), Campylobacter (1.9% and 1.1%), E. coli (79.4% and 89.4%), and enterococci (88.1% and 95.7%) was detected in offal and muscle meats, respectively. Chicken liver (9.7%) was most frequently contaminated with Salmonella enterica serovar, followed by ground chicken (6.9%) and chicken wings (4.2%). No Salmonella enterica serovar was detected in beef liver, beef tripe, and ground beef. The prevalence of Campylobacter was 6.9%, 2.3%, and 1.4% in beef liver, ground beef, and ground chicken, respectively. None of the meats were positive for E. coli O157:H7. Resistance of isolates was significantly (p < 0.05) highest in erythromycin (98.3%; 99.1%), followed by tetracycline (94%; 98.3%), vancomycin (88.8%; 92.2%) as compared to chloramphenicol (43.1%; 53.9%), amoxicillin/clavulanic (43.5%; 45.7%), and ciprofloxacin (45.7%; 55.7%) in offal and muscle meats, respectively. Imipenem showed the lowest resistance (0%; 0.9%). A total of 41 multidrug-resistant patterns were displayed. Edible offal could be a source of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

scholarly journals Transmission of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella enterica Subspecies enterica 4,[5],12:i:- Sequence Type 34 between Europe and the United States

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (12) ◽  
pp. 3034-3038
Author(s):  
Ehud Elnekave ◽  
Samuel L. Hong ◽  
Seunghyun Lim ◽  
Dave Boxrud ◽  
Albert Rovira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Salmonella Enterica ◽  
The United States ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Sequence Type

scholarly journals Outbreaks ofSalmonellainfections attributed to beef – United States, 1973–2011

2014 ◽  
Vol 143 (9) ◽  
pp. 2003-2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. S. LAUFER ◽  
J. GRASS ◽  
K. HOLT ◽  
J. M. WHICHARD ◽  
P. M. GRIFFIN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Ground Beef ◽  
The United States ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
United States Department ◽  
Foodborne Illnesses ◽  
Predominant Type ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Commercial Processing ◽  
Inspection Service

SUMMARYNon-typhoidalSalmonellais estimated to be the most common bacterial cause of foodborne illness in the United States, causing an estimated one million domestically acquired foodborne illnesses annually. Recent, large outbreaks have highlighted the importance of ground beef as an important source of multidrug-resistantSalmonella. We analysed the epidemiology of salmonellosis outbreaks that were attributed to beef in the United States reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from 1973 to 2011. During 1973–2011, of the 1965 outbreaks ofSalmonellawhere a food vehicle was implicated, 96 were attributed to beef, accounting for 3684 illnesses. We observed a shift in the type of beef implicated in salmonellosis outbreaks, from roast to ground beef. Delicatessen-style roast beef cooked in commercial processing establishments was the predominant type during the 1970s and early 1980s; regulations on cooking and processing essentially eliminated this problem by 1987. Ground beef emerged as an important vehicle in the 2000s; it was implicated in 17 (45%) of the 38 beef-attributed outbreaks reported during 2002–2011. Although this emergence was likely due in part to increased participation in CDC's PulseNet, which was established in 1996, and proactive decisions by the United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service, stronger measures are needed to decrease contamination of ground beef withSalmonella.

scholarly journals Genome Sequence of a Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica Serovar Corvallis Strain Isolated from Human Blood

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (44) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily L. McCutchen ◽  
Madeline Galac ◽  
Curtis Kapsak ◽  
Steven H. Hinrichs ◽  
Peter C. Iwen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Genome Sequence ◽  
Human Blood ◽  
Salmonella Enterica ◽  
Draft Genome ◽  
The United States ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Avian Populations ◽  
By Products

Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Corvallis is commonly reported in avian populations and avian by-products. We report the draft genome sequence of a multidrug-resistant S. Corvallis strain (NPHL 15376). To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of this serovar isolated from human blood in the United States.

scholarly journals Diversity of Multidrug-ResistantSalmonella entericaStrains Associated with Cattle at Harvest in the United States

2011 ◽  
Vol 77 (5) ◽  
pp. 1783-1796 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dayna M. Brichta-Harhay ◽  
Terrance M. Arthur ◽  
Joseph M. Bosilevac ◽  
Norasak Kalchayanand ◽  
Steven D. Shackelford ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Salmonella Enterica ◽  
The United States ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Pfge Analysis ◽  
Processing Plants ◽  
Full Complement ◽  
Multiple Regions ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Carcass Contamination

ABSTRACTThe prevalence and diversity of multidrug-resistant (MDR)Salmonella entericastrains associated with cattle at harvest in the United States were examined. Hides and carcasses of cattle were sampled at processing plants (n= 6) located in four geographically distant regions from July 2005 to April 2006. The mean prevalences ofSalmonellaon hides, preevisceration carcasses (immediately after hide removal), and postintervention carcasses (in the chiller and after the full complement of interventions) were 89.6%, 50.2%, and 0.8%, respectively. The values for MDRSalmonella entericastrains (defined as those resistant to two or more antimicrobials) as percentages ofSalmonellaprevalence were 16.7% (95% confidence interval [CI], 8.3 to 25.1%; median percent prevalence, 6.9%), 11.7% (95% CI, 4.4 to 19.0%; median, 4.8%), and 0.33% (95% CI, −0.3 to 0.70%; median, 0%), respectively. In this study, 16,218Salmonellahide and carcass isolates were screened for antimicrobial resistance. Of these, 978 (6.0%) unique MDRS. entericaisolates were identified and serotyped and their XbaI pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) profiles determined. The predominant MDRS. entericaserotypes observed were Newport (53.1%), Typhimurium (16.6%), and Uganda (10.9%). Differences in MDRS. entericaprevalence were detected, and PFGE analysis revealed both epidemic clusters (profiles found in plants in multiple regions/seasons) and endemic clusters (profiles observed in plants in limited regions/seasons) within several of the MDR serotypes examined. Despite these differences, multiple-hurdle processing interventions employed at all plants were found to be quite effective and decreasedSalmonellacarcass contamination by 98.4% (95% CI, 97.6 to 99.7%).

scholarly journals Identification and Characterization of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella enterica Serotype Albert Isolates in the United States

2015 ◽  
Vol 59 (5) ◽  
pp. 2774-2779 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason P. Folster ◽  
Davina Campbell ◽  
Julian Grass ◽  
Allison C. Brown ◽  
Amelia Bicknese ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Human Disease ◽  
Salmonella Enterica ◽  
The United States ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Antimicrobial Treatment ◽  
Human Infection ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Extended Spectrum ◽  
Resistance Plasmids

ABSTRACTSalmonella entericais one of the most common causes of bacterial foodborne illness in the United States. Although mostSalmonellainfections are self-limiting, antimicrobial treatment of invasive salmonellosis is critical. The primary antimicrobial treatment options include fluoroquinolones or extended-spectrum cephalosporins, and resistance to these antimicrobial drugs may complicate treatment. At present,S. entericais composed of more than 2,600 unique serotypes, which vary greatly in geographic prevalence, ecological niche, and the ability to cause human disease, and it is important to understand and mitigate the source of human infection, particularly when antimicrobial resistance is found. In this study, we identified and characterized 19S. entericaserotype Albert isolates collected from food animals, retail meat, and humans in the United States during 2005 to 2013. All five isolates from nonhuman sources were obtained from turkeys or ground turkey, and epidemiologic data suggest poultry consumption or live-poultry exposure as the probable source of infection.S. entericaserotype Albert also appears to be geographically localized to the midwestern United States. All 19 isolates displayed multidrug resistance, including decreased susceptibility to fluoroquinolones and resistance to extended-spectrum cephalosporins. Turkeys are a likely source of multidrug-resistantS. entericaserotype Albert, and circulation of resistance plasmids, as opposed to the expansion of a single resistant strain, is playing a role. More work is needed to understand why these resistance plasmids spread and how their presence and the serotype they reside in contribute to human disease.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial Resistance in Salmonella enterica Serovar Heidelberg Isolates from Retail Meats, Including Poultry, from 2002 to 2006

2008 ◽  
Vol 74 (21) ◽  
pp. 6656-6662 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Zhao ◽  
D. G. White ◽  
S. L. Friedman ◽  
A. Glenn ◽  
K. Blickenstaff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Susceptibility ◽  
Salmonella Enterica ◽  
Ground Beef ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Chicken Breast ◽  
Food Borne ◽  
Retail Meats ◽  
Food Borne Illness ◽  
Resistant Strains ◽  
Few Data

ABSTRACT Salmonella enterica serovar Heidelberg frequently causes food-borne illness in humans. There are few data on the prevalence, antimicrobial susceptibility, and genetic diversity of Salmonella serovar Heidelberg isolates in retail meats. We compared the prevalences of Salmonella serovar Heidelberg in a sampling of 20,295 meats, including chicken breast (n = 5,075), ground turkey (n = 5,044), ground beef (n = 5,100), and pork chops (n = 5,076), collected during 2002 to 2006. Isolates were analyzed for antimicrobial susceptibility and compared genetically using pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) and PCR for the bla CMY gene. A total of 298 Salmonella serovar Heidelberg isolates were recovered, representing 21.6% of all Salmonella serovars from retail meats. One hundred seventy-eight (59.7%) were from ground turkey, 110 (36.9%) were from chicken breast, and 10 (3.4%) were from pork chops; none was found in ground beef. One hundred ninety-eight isolates (66.4%) were resistant to at least one compound, and 49 (16.4%) were resistant to at least five compounds. Six isolates (2.0%), all from ground turkey, were resistant to at least nine antimicrobials. The highest resistance in poultry isolates was to tetracycline (39.9%), followed by streptomycin (37.8%), sulfamethoxazole (27.7%), gentamicin (25.7%), kanamycin (21.5%), ampicillin (19.8%), amoxicillin-clavulanic acid (10.4%), and ceftiofur (9.0%). All isolates were susceptible to ceftriaxone and ciprofloxacin. All ceftiofur-resistant strains carried bla CMY. PFGE using XbaI and BlnI showed that certain clones were widely dispersed in different types of meats and meat brands from different store chains in all five sampling years. These data indicate that Salmonella serovar Heidelberg is a common serovar in retail poultry meats and includes widespread clones of multidrug-resistant strains.

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