Technical specifications on harmonised epidemiological indicators for biological hazards to be covered by meat inspection of poultry

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doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2012.2764

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“…Table 2. Toxoplasma gondii public health relevance and proposed harmonised epidemiological indicators (HEIs) in the EU [28][29][30][31]105,114,115,[118][119][120][121].…”

Section: Risk-based Control Of Meat-borne Toxoplasmosismentioning

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A Review of Toxoplasma gondii in Animals in Greece: A FoodBorne Pathogen of Public Health Importance

Symeonidou

Sioutas

Lazou

et al. 2023

Animals

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Toxoplasma gondii is a zoonotic protozoon with a complex life cycle and the second most important foodborne pathogen in Europe. Surveillance of toxoplasmosis is based on national considerations since there are no mandatory controls along the food chain in the European Union, and underreporting of meat is still a problem in many countries like Greece. The current review provides an overview of T. gondii prevalence, associated risk factors, and surveillance in animals in Greece, focusing on the transmission role of meat and highlighting the control measures that should be adopted by consumers. Sows, wild boars, hares, equines, and cats had lower, while sheep and goats generally had higher seroprevalence than their respective pooled European and global values. Seroprevalence in chickens was similar between Greece and Europe, while there was high variation in cattle studies, with no data regarding dairy products. Though a comprehensive meat safety assurance system is the most effective approach to control the principal biological hazards associated with meat, such as T. gondii, the prerequisite risk categorisation of farms and abattoirs based on EFSA’s proposed harmonised epidemiological indicators has not materialised as yet in Greece. Therefore, comprehensive control strategies are still required to ensure food safety and safeguard public health.

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“…Table 2. Toxoplasma gondii public health relevance and proposed harmonised epidemiological indicators (HEIs) in the EU [28][29][30][31]105,114,115,[118][119][120][121].…”

Section: Risk-based Control Of Meat-borne Toxoplasmosismentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review of Toxoplasma gondii in Animals in Greece: A FoodBorne Pathogen of Public Health Importance

Symeonidou

Sioutas

Lazou

et al. 2023

Animals

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“…In relation to other bacteria relevant for the present study: ‘Quantitative microbiological risk Assessment of Salmonella in slaughter and breeder pigs’ (EFSA BIOHAZ Panel, 2010 ), ‘ Campylobacter in broiler meat production: control options and performance objectives and/or targets at different stages of the food chain’ (EFSA BIOHAZ Panel, 2011b ). ‘Technical specifications on harmonised epidemiological indicators for biological hazards to be covered by meat inspection of poultry’ (EFSA, 2012 ) are also relevant documents. ‘Update and review of control options for Campylobacter in broilers at primary production’ (EFSA BIOHAZ, 2020 ).…”

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“…‘Technical specifications on harmonised epidemiological indicators for biological hazards to be covered by meat inspection of poultry’ (EFSA, 2012 ) are also relevant documents.…”

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Transmission of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) during animal transport

Koutsoumanis¹,

Allende²,

Álvarez‐Ordóñez³

et al. 2022

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The transmission of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) between food‐producing animals (poultry, cattle and pigs) during short journeys (< 8 h) and long journeys (> 8 h) directed to other farms or to the slaughterhouse lairage (directly or with intermediate stops at assembly centres or control posts, mainly transported by road) was assessed. Among the identified risk factors contributing to the probability of transmission of antimicrobial‐resistant bacteria (ARB) and antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs), the ones considered more important are the resistance status (presence of ARB/ARGs) of the animals pre‐transport, increased faecal shedding, hygiene of the areas and vehicles, exposure to other animals carrying and/or shedding ARB/ARGs (especially between animals of different AMR loads and/or ARB/ARG types), exposure to contaminated lairage areas and duration of transport. There are nevertheless no data whereby differences between journeys shorter or longer than 8 h can be assessed. Strategies that would reduce the probability of AMR transmission, for all animal categories include minimising the duration of transport, proper cleaning and disinfection, appropriate transport planning, organising the transport in relation to AMR criteria (transport logistics), improving animal health and welfare and/or biosecurity immediately prior to and during transport, ensuring the thermal comfort of the animals and animal segregation. Most of the aforementioned measures have similar validity if applied at lairage, assembly centres and control posts. Data gaps relating to the risk factors and the effectiveness of mitigation measures have been identified, with consequent research needs in both the short and longer term listed. Quantification of the impact of animal transportation compared to the contribution of other stages of the food‐production chain, and the interplay of duration with all risk factors on the transmission of ARB/ARGs during transport and journey breaks, were identified as urgent research needs.

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“…Poultry meat inspection is primarily conducted to ensure that safe and wholesome meat is produced for human consumption. Data obtained from poultry meat inspection are also used for the surveillance of animal welfare conditions and animal diseases ( EFSA, 2012 ; Arzoomand et al, 2019 ). Meat inspection is regulated by EU legislation that ensures that official inspections are performed in a uniform way.…”

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Characterization of Escherichia coli and other bacteria isolated from condemned broilers at a Danish abattoir

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Meat inspection is important to ensure food safety and protect public health. Visual inspection of slaughtered carcasses for pathological changes should be supported by bacteriological analysis to determine whether the entire carcass or parts of it should be condemned. The aim of this study was to determine the bacterial species present in different sample types from condemned broiler carcasses. Furthermore, we investigated the genetic characteristics, zoonotic potential, and relatedness of Escherichia coli, the predominant bacterial species isolated from the carcasses. A total of 400 broiler carcasses condemned because of cellulitis (100), scratches (100), hepatitis (100), and healthy control carcasses (100) were selected. Samples of meat, pathological lesion, and bone marrow of each carcass were obtained for microbial analysis. From the analyzed samples, 469 bacterial isolates were recovered with E. coli accounting for 45.8%, followed by Aeromonas spp. (27.9%), in particular A. veronii. The highest rate of bacterial isolation was observed in carcasses condemned with cellulitis, whereas carcasses with hepatitis had the lowest rate of bacterial isolation. Forty-four E. coli isolates originating from different sample types were selected for whole genome sequencing. A clonal relationship was shown between E. coli from different sample types of the same carcass condemned with cellulitis and scratches. A major clade of E. coli was found in carcasses condemned with cellulitis with isolates containing mdf(A), tet(A), and blaTEM-1B genes that confer resistance to macrolides, tetracycline, and ampicillin, respectively. E. coli in this clade all belonged to ST117 and clustered with E. coli isolates previously collected from dead chickens and carcasses condemned due to cellulitis in Denmark, Finland, and the United Kingdom. Bacterial evaluation results of carcasses condemned with cellulitis, scratches (moderate to severe skin lesion), and acute hepatitis confirmed the need for total condemnation of carcasses with these pathological findings. A similar evaluation should be done for carcasses affected with chronic hepatitis, and minor scratches lesions.

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Technical specifications on harmonised epidemiological indicators for biological hazards to be covered by meat inspection of poultry

Cited by 16 publications

References 99 publications

A Review of Toxoplasma gondii in Animals in Greece: A FoodBorne Pathogen of Public Health Importance

A Review of Toxoplasma gondii in Animals in Greece: A FoodBorne Pathogen of Public Health Importance

Transmission of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) during animal transport

Characterization of Escherichia coli and other bacteria isolated from condemned broilers at a Danish abattoir

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