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 […]

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 […]

Listeria monocytogenes in organic and conventional farming: Epidemiology, risks, and solutions within a One Health framework

Listeria monocytogenes is a resilient, zoonotic pathogen that poses significant challenges across human, animal, plant, and environmental health systems. This review explores the epidemiology of L. monocytogenes within the One Health framework, emphasizing its transmission dynamics, risk factors, and implications for food safety. The pathogen’s ability to persist in diverse environments, form biofilms, and withstand extreme conditions highlights […]

Pesticidi negli alimenti: l’EFSA presenta gli ultimi dati

L’EFSA ha pubblicato l’ultimo rapporto sui residui di pesticidi negli alimenti nell’Unione europea, che rappresenta la situazione dei tenori di residui riscontrati nell’intero territorio in un paniere di prodotti di largo consumo.