Risk Factors Associated with Generic Escherichia coli Presence in Fresh Produce Grown in Manure-Amended Soil in Certified Organic Farms
Organic agricultural production benefits from the use of animal manure to improve soil quality and health. Despite its proven benefits, using manure poses some risk to food safety as it may contain pathogenic microorganisms that can contaminate produce and lead to foodborne human illnesses. To investigate risk factors associated with generic E. coli presence in […]
La ricerca supporta gli standard del letame biologico e la sicurezza alimentare: uno studio sul “Journal of Food Protection”
Gli agricoltori biologici spesso fanno affidamento sul letame animale per migliorare la salute e la fertilità del suolo.
Prevalence of ESBL-Producing Escherichia coli on Neck Skin in Slaughtered Broilers Raised on Conventional, Antibiotic-Free, and Organic Farms
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among commensal Escherichia coli from poultry is a growing concern for food safety and public health. This study investigated AMR patterns in E. coli isolated from broiler neck skin at slaughter, comparing organic, antibiotic-free (ATB-free), and conventional production systems. A total of 375 samples were collected from two Italian slaughterhouses and tested […]
