Distribution of Transferable Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Laboratory-Reared Edible Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor L.)

Osimani, Andrea; Milanović, Vesna; Cardinali, Federica; Garofalo, Cristiana; Clementi, Francesca; Ruschioni, Sara; Riolo, Paola; Isidoro, Nunzio; Loreto, Nino; Galarini, Roberta; Moretti, Simone; Petruzzelli, Annalisa; Micci, Eleonora; Tonucci, Francesco; Aquilanti, Lucia

doi:10.3389/fmicb.2018.02702

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“…Edible insects may contain antibiotic resistance genes but this is comparable to other food items (Vandeweyer et al, 2019). Feed may contribute to the occurrence of antibiotic resistance genes and/or antibiotic-resistant microorganisms in yellow mealworm larvae (Osimani et al, 2018). This means that regular microbial monitoring on pathogens of substrates and the larvae is required and the survival of the pathogens should be studied after subsequent processing steps.…”

Section: Pathogensmentioning

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Insects as food and feed, a new emerging agricultural sector: a review

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2020

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During the last five years the scientific knowledge on insects as food and feed has been growing exponentially. At the same time, the industrial sector is increasingly engaged in rearing, processing and marketing of edible insects. Considerable attention is given to the black soldier fly as it can convert organic waste streams and transform it into several feed, food and industrial products. The farming of insects has an environmental impact which is lower than that of livestock species. The profitability of industrial production of insects as feed depends very much on the availability and applicability of cheap non-utilised side-streams. Microbial communities and their relationship with insects deserve full attention as it may help in the conversion of organic side streams of low economic value. Nutrition and health benefits for animals and humans need further exploration, also considering that insects have the largest anti-microbial peptide reservoir of all animals. Plant health can also be promoted by using chitin-containing leftover substrates as fertiliser. As insects have only recently been considered as food or feed, legislation trails developments. Therefore, politicians need to be assured that rearing and processing techniques are such that insect products are guaranteed free of chemical and microbial contaminants. Consumers are becoming more and more aware that insects as food are a viable option. Insects need to be processed into ingredients, that can be applied for safe and appetising products. The insect sector is maturing fast, but still faces many challenges, which can only be met when all stakeholders closely cooperate.

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Section: Pathogensmentioning

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Insects as food and feed, a new emerging agricultural sector: a review

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2020

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“…To date, data on the prevalence and level of contamination of bacteria in raw larvae are few and do not enable a proper estimation of H 0 . Main data came from larvae raised in Belgium [48,50,60,[83][84][85], Italy [66,86,87], Germany [88], and the Netherlands [9,50,51,89].…”

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Control of Biological Hazards in Insect Processing: Application of HACCP Method for Yellow Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) Powders

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Jury

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Entomophagy has been part of human diets for a long time in a significant part of the world, but insects are considered to be a novel food everywhere else. It would appear to be a strategic alternative in the future of human diet to face the challenge of ensuring food security for a growing world population, using more environmentally sustainable production systems than those required for the rearing of other animals. Tenebrio molitor, called yellow mealworm, is one of the most interesting insect species in view of mass rearing, and can be processed into a powder that ensures a long shelf life for its use in many potential products. When considering insects as food or feed, it is necessary to guarantee their safety. Therefore, manufacturers must implement a Hazard Analysis Critical Control plan (HACCP), to limit risks for consumers’ health. The aim of this case study was to develop a HACCP plan for Tenebrio molitor larvae powders for food in a risk-based approach to support their implementation in industry. Specific purposes were to identify related significant biological hazards and to assess the efficiency of different manufacturing process steps when used as Critical Control Points. Then, combinations of four different processes with four potential uses of powders by consumers in burger, protein shake, baby porridge, and biscuits were analyzed with regard to their safety.

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“…When organic side streams are used, there is a risk of chemical and microbial contaminants. For example, antibiotic resistance genes and/or antibiotic-resistant microorganisms may be acquired by yellow mealworm larvae from the feed (Osimani et al 2018). Concerning heavy metals, black soldier fly larvae can bioaccumulate cadmium and yellow mealworm larvae arsenic (Van der Fels-Klerx et al 2016).…”

Section: Food Safety and Legislationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Prospects of insects as food and feed

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2020

Org. Agr.

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In the last 10 years, the interest to use insects as food and feed has increased exponentially. In tropical zones, insects are a common food item as they are more readily available as food in nature than in other climate zones. However, if we want to promote insects as food and feed, harvesting from nature is not an option and the farming of these animals is required. This can be done in environmentally controlled facilities. Insects are not only nutritionally excellent food; they may also have health benefits. When using organic side streams as substrate, chemical and biological contaminants need to be considered. People in western countries are not used to eating insects, and therefore, strategies to "convince" consumers of their hygienic safety, environmental sustainability, and tastiness are necessary. The insect sector is maturing fast, but still faces many challenges, which can only be met when all stakeholders cooperate closely. Keywords Edible insects. Insects as food and feed. Circular economy. Nutrition and health. Industrial production. Food safety and legislation. Consumer attitudes Org. Agr.

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Distribution of Transferable Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Laboratory-Reared Edible Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor L.)

Cited by 30 publications

References 72 publications

Insects as food and feed, a new emerging agricultural sector: a review

Insects as food and feed, a new emerging agricultural sector: a review

Control of Biological Hazards in Insect Processing: Application of HACCP Method for Yellow Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) Powders

Prospects of insects as food and feed

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