Sunday Edition: Salmonella in Poultry
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Quick Bites
- The European Food Safety Authority and the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control reported increase in the number of illnesses linked to food contamination in 2024. The main dangers came from Campylobacter, Salmonella, E. coli and Listeria. Listeriosis cases caused by Listeria infections had the highest percentage of hospitalizations and deaths.
- Evidence now shows outbreak of infant botulism in ByHeart infant formula started in December 2023much sooner than previously thought. None of the 51 infants affected by the outbreak in 19 states have died, but all have been admitted to hospitals.
- Legislation to be created a single agency for food security in the United States was reintroduced by four Democrats in Congress this week. Given that Democrats are in the minority in both chambers, the Federal Food Administration Act may not advance much this session, but it will keep food safety on the congressional agenda.
- Salmonella contamination led to Doughy brand cookie dough recall which had been sold in 15 states. The recalled cookie dough is considered a Class 1 hazard, the highest level of concern for the FDA.
Topic of the day: Salmonella in poultry
Much like a twisted joke, there is some truth to these short Internet videos showing people wearing hazmat suits to cook a chicken in their home kitchen.
The truth is that Salmonella is dangerous and you can’t be too careful. Hazmat suits are optional.
Poultry is the main source of Salmonella infections in humans. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that there are 125,000 foodborne Salmonella illnesses associated with chicken and nearly 43,000 illnesses associated with turkey each year.
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