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Acinetobacter baumannii in food safety: emerging threats and control strategies

Joo Young Lee1,2, Joo-Sung Kim1,3

  • 1Korea Food Research Institute, 245, Nongsaengmyeong-ro, Iseo-Myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do 55365 Republic of Korea.

Food Science and Biotechnology
|May 4, 2026
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Multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii is a growing threat in food due to its survival skills and antibiotic resistance. New strategies are needed to control this pathogen in the food chain and prevent foodborne illness.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Food Safety
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Acinetobacter baumannii is a multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogen with significant survival capabilities.
  • Its prevalence in food products and food-processing environments is increasing.
  • Antibiotic resistance mechanisms, like efflux pumps, reduce the effectiveness of current interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current research on Acinetobacter baumannii survival and dissemination in the food chain.
  • To propose novel surveillance and control strategies.
  • To highlight innovative interventions against this foodborne pathogen.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent research on Acinetobacter baumannii in the food industry.
  • Analysis of survival, biofilm formation, and antibiotic resistance mechanisms.
  • Evaluation of novel intervention strategies.

Main Results:

  • Acinetobacter baumannii poses a significant risk due to its adaptability and resistance.
  • Biofilm formation enhances persistence in food processing environments.
  • Transmission to healthcare facilities is a critical concern.

Conclusions:

  • Effective science-driven strategies are essential to manage Acinetobacter baumannii in food.
  • Innovative approaches including natural antimicrobials and biofilm disruptors are promising.
  • Preventing Acinetobacter baumannii as a foodborne hazard requires integrated control measures.
Keywords:
Acinetobacter baumanniiAntibiotic resistanceBiofilm formationControl strategiesNatural antimicrobials

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