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Listeria Occurrence in Poultry Flocks: Detection and Potential Implications.

Michael J Rothrock¹, Morgan L Davis², Aude Locatelli¹

¹USDA-ARS, U.S. National Poultry Research Center, Egg Safety and Quality Research Unit, Athens, GA, United States.

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

|October 12, 2017

Summary

Listeria monocytogenes, a dangerous foodborne pathogen, is increasingly found in live poultry production. This review examines its occurrence and role in poultry, impacting food safety.

Keywords:

Listeria detection isolation live production poultry

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Area of Science:

Food safety and microbiology
Veterinary public health
Poultry science

Background:

Foodborne pathogens like Listeria pose significant risks to public health.
Listeria monocytogenes has a high mortality rate, making it a critical concern.
The role of live poultry in Listeria transmission is not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the occurrence and incidence of Listeria spp. in poultry production.
To explore the potential systemic interactions between Listeria and poultry.
To highlight poultry as a potential vector for Listeria contamination.

Main Methods:

Literature review of existing studies on Listeria in poultry.
Analysis of data on Listeria isolation from various stages of poultry production and processing.
Examination of farm studies investigating live birds as contamination vectors.

Main Results:

Listeria spp. have been isolated throughout poultry production and processing.
Live poultry may act as a significant vector for Listeria contamination.
Poultry production environments can contribute to Listeria transmission to consumers.

Conclusions:

Live poultry production is a potential reservoir and transmission route for Listeria.
Further research is needed to understand Listeria's systemic interactions with poultry.
Controlling Listeria in poultry is crucial for enhancing food safety and preventing human listeriosis.