The goal of this study was to develop a rapid RT-PCR enumeration method for Salmonella
in pork and beef lymph nodes (LNs) utilizing BAX®-System-SalQuant® as well as to assess …

Appropriate data collection and using reliable and accurate procedures are the first steps in
conducting an experiment that will provide trustworthy outcomes. It is key to perform an …

Salmonella, a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium from the Enterobacteriaceae family, is
a significant cause of illnesses in humans and animals. It resides in the digestive tracts of …

A bio-mapping study was conducted with the aim of creating a microbiological baseline on
indicator organisms and pathogens in commercial broiler processing facilities located in a …

Executive summary Chicken and turkey are major sources of animal protein in the United
States. Per capita chicken consumption increased from 77.4 lb. in 2000 to a projected 99.6 …

Market hog lymph nodes (LNs) can contaminate carcasses with Salmonella, as well as
ground and comminuted pork products. The objective of this study was to perform a …

Bio-mapping studies conducted in pork harvest and fabrication facilities have indicated that
Salmonella is prevalent and mitigations are needed to reduce the pathogen in trim and …

Poultry bio-mapping helps identify microbial contamination and process optimization
opportunities such as sanitary dressing procedures, equipment adjustments, cross …

The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of STEC O157: H7, other
pathogenic serogroups of STEC (O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, and O145), and Salmonella …

Abstract In the United States, 48 million people become sick from foodborne illnesses every
year, resulting in an economic burden of $90 billion. Therefore, it is crucial to implement …