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Prevalence of Salmonella spp. in Imported Powered Infant Formula (PIF)

Salmonella species are well-known long-standing foodborne human pathogen that demonstrate long-termsurvival in/on dry or low-water activity (aw) in foods. Salmonellosis caused by ingestion of contaminatedpowdered infant formula has been reported nationwide. In recent years, 8 reported outbreaks of S...

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Published in:Albanian journal of agricultural sciences 2015-09, Vol.14 (3), p.236
Main Authors: Maçi, Renis, Bijo, Bizena, Xinxo, Ardian, Shehu, Fatmira, Memoçi, Halit
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Language:English
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Summary:Salmonella species are well-known long-standing foodborne human pathogen that demonstrate long-termsurvival in/on dry or low-water activity (aw) in foods. Salmonellosis caused by ingestion of contaminatedpowdered infant formula has been reported nationwide. In recent years, 8 reported outbreaks of Salmonellainfection in infants have been linked to the consumption of powdered infant formula. Outbreaks ofSalmonellosis due to contaminated PIF are likely to be under-reported nationwide even in Albania.The aim of this study was to investigate the potential existence of Salmonella spp. in canned powdered infantformula in Albania. During two years investigation Salmonella spp was on the focus and was detected in 1 outof 70 analysed samples (1.43%). The strain of Salmonella spp. was biochemically identified by the analyticalprofile index (API 20 E) system and poly A, H, and Vi antiserum.Food safety criteria are laid down in EU regulation “EC No. 2073/2005” for Salmonella spp. in dried infantformula and dried dietary foods for special medical purposes intended for infants. These criterias are transposedto Albanian Legislation.A laboratory-based on food-borne disease surveillance systems is needed in terms of strethening control andreducing the risk of exposure.
ISSN:2218-2020
2218-2020