Microbial Load, Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria and Antibiotic Residues in Broiler Chicken

Chicken meat is highly preferred protein food worldwide. To meet the demand, huge poultry farms are established and using antibiotics as prophylaxis and treatment against the bacterial diseases. Uncontrolled usage of antibiotics has led to development of antibiotic resistance in poultry and antibiotic residues in poultry chicken. Fifty one chicken meat samples were collected from various retail outlets. Antibiotic residues were quantified by HPLC, total microbial load was measured by growth of bacteria on growth medium and antibiotic resistant profile of Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp, Staphylococcus aureus and Campylobacter spp was determined by well diffusion method. Except neomycin, all tested antibiotics were present in the range of 10-978 ppm, the average microbial load was in the range log 10 of 7.32 per gram of chicken sample, E. coli, Salmonella spp, Staphylococcus aureus and Campylobacter spp were resistant to several antibiotics studied. Hence there is a need of appropriate usage of antibiotics in poultry and proper handling of chicken during farming and slaughtering.

Sous-vide-cooked ω3-enriched chicken hamburger: Physicochemical and sensory characterization

ABSTRACT We designed a chicken-meat hamburger enriched with ω3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and cooked by sous-vide. The chicken meat used came from male BB chickens of the Cobb commercial line, fed for approximately 27 days with 3 isoprotein and isoenergetic diets based on: corn and soy; soybeans plus flax oil and soybeans plus fish oil. The hamburgers, made with a mixture of fresh skinless chicken breast and thigh meat, oat bran and a commercial mix of spices, were vacuum-packed and cooked at 80 °C for 10 min. Chemical analyses (moisture, fat, protein, fiber, thiobarbituric acid and fatty acid profile), color and texture profile were performed. The samples enriched with fish oil presented significantly higher values of docosapentaenoic acid (1.53 g of fatty acid per 100 g of fat) than the control sample (0.30 g of fatty acid per 100 g of fat). The sensory characterization was carried out by 54 consumers using the CATA methodology (check all that apply). The chicken-meat hamburger enriched with fish-ω3 oil was the most widely accepted by consumers. Therefore, a functional food product enriched with ω3 polyunsaturated acid close to the daily recommendation (250 mg) was designed. The sensory acceptability of consumers was found based on a pleasant taste, pleasant appearance and chicken flavor.

RESUMEN Se diseñó una hamburguesa de carne de pollo enriquecida con ácidos grasos ω3 poliinsaturados y cocida al vacío. La carne de pollo provino de pollos BB machos de la línea comercial Cobb, alimentados durante aproximadamente 27 días con 3 dietas isoproteicas e isoenergéticas en base a: maíz y soja; soja más aceite de lino y soja más aceite de pescado. Las hamburguesas, elaboradas con una mezcla de carne fresca de pechuga y pata muslo de pollo sin piel, salvado de avena y mezcla comercial de especias, se envasaron y cocinaron al vacío a 80 °C durante 10 min. Se realizaron análisis químicos (humedad, grasa, proteína, fibra, ácido tiobarbitúrico y perfil de ácidos grasos), color y perfil de textura. Las muestras enriquecidas con aceite de pescado presentaron valores significativamente mayores de ácidos docosapentaenoico (1,53 g de ácido graso por 100 g de grasa) que la muestra control (0,30 g de ácido graso por 100 g de grasa). La caracterización sensorial fue realizada por 54 consumidores utilizando la metodología CATA (marque todo lo que corresponda). La hamburguesa de pollo y enriquecida con aceite de pescado ω3 fue la más aceptada por los consumidores. Por lo tanto, se diseñó un producto alimenticio funcional en forma de hamburguesa de pollo que se enriqueció con ω3 poliinsaturados cerca de la recomendación diaria (250 mg), y se consideró un producto aceptable por el consumidor sobre la base del sabor agradable, apariencia agradable y sabor a pollo.

Pesquisas de Salmonella spp. em frangos congelados destinados ao consumo humano / Search of Salmonella spp. in frozen chickens intended for human consumption

Objetivo ­ Pesquisar bactérias do gênero Salmonella em amostras de carne de frango para avaliar a qualidade microbiológica do alimento e conscientizar a população da importância da higienização e cozimento para uma alimentação saudável. A pesquisa científica no meio alimentício é de suma importância para garantir segurança e saúde para a população humana, dentre estas pesquisas destacam-se as análises microbiológicas. As bactérias do gênero Salmonella pertencem à família das Enterobacteriaceae (enterobactérias) e fazem parte da microbiota do sistema digestivo dos frangos, quando ingeridas pelos humanos através do consumo da carne de frango podem se instalar no sistema gastrointestinal e causar doenças, devido a sua patogenicidade faz-se necessário o controle desses micro-organismos em alimentos para prevenir doenças gastrointestinais. Métodos ­ Foram coletadas dez amostras de carne de frango de distribuidores e marcas aleatórias em Brasília, cada uma delas foi cultivada e avaliada em laboratório microbiológico seguindo a metodologia proposta pelo Manual técnico de diagnóstico laboratorial de Salmonella spp. do Ministério da Saúde e outras adaptações. Resultados ­ Observouse grande crescimento de Enterobactérias de diversos gêneros como Enterobacter, Proteus, Shigella, Escherichia e Citrobacter, mas a presença do gênero Salmonella não foi evidenciada. Conclusão ­ Futuros estudos devem ser realizados na área a fim de se obter análises qualitativas e quantitativas minuciosas de Enterobactérias e coliformes fecais para verificar a conformidade desses alimentos com a legislação vigente.

Objective ­ This work was developed with the purpose of search bacteria in samples of chicken meat whith the objective of evaluate the microbiology quality of food and show to population the importance of a healthy eating. The Scientific research in the food middle is of utmost importance to ensure safety and health to the human population, among these surveys highlight the microbiological analysis. Bacteria of the genus Salmonella belong to the family Enterobacteriaceae (enterobacteria) and are part of the microbiota of the digestive system of chickens, when ingested by humans through the consumption of meat can if install in the gastrointestinal system and cause diseases, due to your pathogenicity it is necessary to control these microorganisms in food to prevent gastrointestinal diseases. Methods - We are collected ten samples of chicken meat of distributors and marks random in Brasilia city, each of was that grown and evaluated in microbiological laboratory following the methodology proposed by the Technical Manual of laboratory diagnosis of Salmonella spp. from the Ministry of Health and other adaptations. Results ­ There was great growth of enterobacteria of different genres like Enterobacter, Proteus, Shigella, Escherichia and Citrobacter, but the presence of the genus Salmonella was not evidenced. Conclusion ­ Future studies should be carried out in the area in order to achieve qualitative and quantitative detailed analysis of fecal coliforms and enterobacteria to verify the compliance of these foods with current legislation.

Quality Characteristics of Chicken Meat Cutlets Incorporated with Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana) Flour

In view of continuously growing demand of snacks foods worldwide due to rapid changing lifestyle, industrialization and urbanization, the present study was conducted to standardize the incorporation level of finger millet flour for preparation of chicken meat cutlets. Chicken meat cutlets were prepared with different levels of finger millet flour viz. 5, 10, and 15%, and different levels by replacing the lean meat in chicken cutlets formulation. The optimum (mention) level of finger millet was standardized as 5% for incorporation in chicken meat cutlets. Crude fiber and calcium content of chicken cutlets prepared with finger millet flour was significantly higher as compared to control thereby depicting marked improvement in the desirable food trait with health benefits. The product yield of chicken meat cutlets with optimized level of finger millet flour was significantly higher as compared to control. It did not show significant effect on any of the sensory parameters. Storage stability of aerobically packaged chicken meat cutlets with optimum level (mention level) of finger millet flour along with control was further evaluated during refrigerated storage (4±1oC) at regular intervals of 0, 3, 6 and 9 days with respect to physico-chemical, microbiological and sensory characteristics. Chicken meat cutlets could be stored safely in aerobic packaging for 6 days at refrigeration condition (4±1oC).

Isolation, Identification and Antibiotic Susceptibility Profiling of Listeria spp. from Raw Chicken Meat in Durg District of Chhattisgarh, India

Present work was conducted to determine the total aerobic plate count of raw chicken meat samples, isolation of the Listeria spp. and determining their pathogenicity along with antibiotic susceptibility pattern. The 100 raw chicken meat samples, collected from different retail outlets in and around Durg district of Chhattisgarh, revealed mean APC of 23.67×105 cfu/g (6.374 log10 cfu/g). Cultural examination of raw chicken meat samples showed an overall 37% prevalence of Listeria spp., comprising of L. monocytogenes (16%), L. grayi (11%), L. welshimeri (5%), L. ivanovii (3%) and L. innocua (2%). All the Listeria isolates exhibited a typical β-heamolysis with narrow zone on sheep blood agar and enhancement of hemolytic zone in CAMP test. The haemolytic Listerial isolates developed kerato conjunctivitis in Anton’s test and stunting as well as hemorrhages in liver and heart along with conspicuous thickening of CAM in chicken embryos. Results of antibiotic susceptibility testing of all Listerial isolates further revealed that most of isolates were multidrug resistance to antibiotics. The present work revealed that the raw chicken meat may act as an important source of Listeria for human being. The presence of multiple drug resistance among Listeria spp. isolates provides a evidence of the emergence of multi drug resistant Listeria strains, pointing to an increase in the potential threat to human health

Some specific microbiological parameters and prevalence of salmonella spp. in retail chicken meat from erzurum province, turkey and characterization of antibiotic resistance of isolates / Alguns parâmetros microbiológicos específicos e prevalência de SalmonellA spp. cortes de carne de frango da província de Erzurum, Turquia e caracterização da resistência aos antibióticos de isolados

Specific microbiological parameters and the presence of Salmonella spp. were investigated in 72 chicken meat samples (36 wings and 36 drumsticks) collected from markets and butcher shops. The specific microbiological parameters were determined using a conventional cultural method and the presence of Salmonella spp. in chicken samples was determined using conventional and immunomagnetic separation (IMS)-polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods. In addition, antimicrobial susceptibility of the isolates was revealed using the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method. The results indicated that 30 of the 72 samples were positive for Salmonella spp. by the conventional method, and 42 of the 72 were positive by the IMS-PCR method. However, 30 of the 72 samples were positive for Salmonella spp. by both methods. The Salmonella spp. isolates were confirmed by the VITEK2 Compact System and PCR. The susceptibilities of the isolates against 10 antibiotics were determined. The results indicated that isolates (27/30) showed the highest susceptibility to gentamycin (90.00%), while the highest resistance was to nalidixic acid and tetracycline at the 100 and 93.34% levels, respectively. These results indicate a high prevalence of Salmonella spp. in poultry meat from Erzurum city, Turkey, and the antimicrobial resistance profile of these isolates should be considered for public health. The results also show that the IMS-PCR technique was superior to the conventional method for detecting Salmonella in poultry meat.KEYWORDS:Chicken meat. Salmonella. IMS. PCR. Antimicrobial. INTRODUCTION Chicken is one of the most popular food products worldwide, because of nutritional, sensorial and economic factors. Chicken is widely consumed in homes and fast-food establishments, but can become contaminated during processing. The contamination of poultry products with Salmonella and other microorganismsis due to unhygienic conditions during the production, processing, distribution, marketing and preparationstages (DOOKERAN et al., 2012). The genus Salmonella includes short rod-shaped, facultative anaerobe, Gram-negative bacteria. Warm-blooded animals and humans are natural hosts for Salmonella spp. Detecting Salmonella spp. during production and before consumption is important to prevent food-borne salmonellosis. A Salmonella infection in humans is usually caused by consuming undercooked meat or other cross-contaminated foods, such as vegetables,milk and eggs (HASSANEIN et al., 2011). According to a report published by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is estimated that about 1.2 million people in the US have been exposed to Salmonella infections, and that an average of 23.000 hospitalisations and 450 deaths occur from these infections. The prevalence rates of Salmonella spp. in chicken meat sold in Turkey are 34-68.75%. Not only in Turkey, but in most developing countries, the absence of an epidemiological surveillance system for salmonellosis cases makes it difficult to effectively assess prevalence (KÄFERSTEIN, 2003). However, Received: 09/05/18 Accepted: 05/12/18

Parâmetros microbiológicos específicos e a presença de Salmonella spp. foram investigados em 72 amostras de carne de frango (36 asas e 36 baquetas) coletadas em mercados e açougues. Os parâmetros microbiológicos específicos foram determinados utilizando um método cultural convencional e a presença de Salmonella spp. em amostras de frango foi determinada utilizando métodos de reação em cadeia da polimerase (PCR) por separação convencional e imunomagnética (IMS). Além disso, a suscetibilidade antimicrobiana dos isolados foi revelada pelo método de difusão do disco de Kirby-Bauer. Os resultadosindicaram que 30 das 72 amostras foram positivas para Salmonella spp. pelo método convencional, e 42 das 72 foram positivas pelo método IMS-PCR. No entanto, 30 das 72 amostras foram positivas para Salmonella spp. por ambos os métodos. Os isolados de Salmonella spp. foram confirmados pelo sistema VITEK2 Compact e PCR. As susceptibilidades dos isolados a 10 antibióticos foram determinadas. Os resultados indicaram que os isolados (27/30) apresentaram maior suscetibilidade à gentamicina (90,00%), enquanto a maior resistência foi ao ácido nalidíxico e à tetraciclina nos níveis de 100 e 93,34%, respectivamente. Estes resultados indicam uma alta prevalência de Salmonella spp. em carne de frango da cidade de Erzurum, Turquia, e o perfil de resistência antimicrobiana desses isolados deve ser considerado para a saúde pública. Os resultados também demonstram que a técnica de IMS-PCR foi superior ao método convencional para detecção de Salmonella em carne de frango.

Análise do controverso funcionamento clandestino de avícolas no município de São Paulo

O Brasil possui legislação sanitária rigorosa na produção de alimentos, entretanto questões culturais frequentemente conflitam com as normas, como o abate clandestino de aves. Mesmo com toda a tecnologia empregada e rigor do sistema de inspeção brasileiro ainda verifica-se o consumo de aves provenientes desses abates. O presente estudo objetivou fazer uma análise crítica sobre a existência e funcionamento das "Avícolas" no município de São Paulo, identificar fatores facilitadores e discutir ações para mitigar os riscos sanitários dessa atividade. Utilizou-se abordagem qualitativa para análise de documentos e relatórios gerados nas rotinas de trabalho da Coordenação de Vigilância em Saúde da Prefeitura do Município de São Paulo e legislação vigente acerca do assunto. Estima-se aproximadamente 3900 estabelecimentos com condições estruturais e sanitárias irregulares, porém não há levantamentos e/ou registros. As aves não possuem procedência determinada ou certificações sanitárias. O ambiente é promíscuo e insalubre, situação agravada pela falta de cuidados dos colaboradores. Há eliminação irregular de resíduos do abate, ausência de programas de autocontrole e/ou boas práticas de fabricação. Concluiu-se que as Avícolas são informais, ilegais e clandestinas, impactam negativamente a Saúde Pública pela atividade desenvolvida em desacordo com as normas sanitárias, ambientais e trabalhistas.

Brazil has strict sanitary laws in food production. However, cultural issues often conflict with the rules, such as clandestine slaughter of birds. Even with all the technology employed and the rigor of the Brazilian inspection system, we still observe the consumption of poultry from these slaughters. This study aimed to critically analyze the existence and functioning of poultry in the city of São Paulo, to identify facilitating factors and to discuss actions to mitigate the health risks of this activity. A qualitative approach used to analyze documents and reports generated in the work routines of the Health Surveillance Coordination Oflice of the Municipality of São Paulo and current legislation on the subject. There are approximately 3900 establishments without structural and sanitary conditions are estimated, but there are no surveys and / or records. The birds have no specific provenance or sanitary certifications. The environment is promiscuous and unhealthy, a situation aggravated by the lack of care of employees. There is irregular disposal of slaughter residues, absence of self-control programs and / or good manufacturing practices. It was concluded that Poultry are informal, illegal and clandestine, negatively impact Public Health by the activity developed in disagreement with sanitary, environmental and labor standards.

Análise do controverso funcionamento clandestino de avícolas no município de São Paulo

O Brasil possui legislação sanitária rigorosa na produção de alimentos, entretanto questões culturais frequentemente conflitam com as normas, como o abate clandestino de aves. Mesmo com toda a tecnologia empregada e rigor do sistema de inspeção brasileiro ainda verifica-se o consumo de aves provenientes desses abates. O presente estudo objetivou fazer uma análise crítica sobre a existência e funcionamento das "Avícolas" no município de São Paulo, identificar fatores facilitadores e discutir ações para mitigar os riscos sanitários dessa atividade. Utilizou-se abordagem qualitativa para análise de documentos e relatórios gerados nas rotinas de trabalho da Coordenação de Vigilância em Saúde da Prefeitura do Município de São Paulo e legislação vigente acerca do assunto. Estima-se aproximadamente 3900 estabelecimentos com condições estruturais e sanitárias irregulares, porém não há levantamentos e/ou registros. As aves não possuem procedência determinada ou certificações sanitárias. O ambiente é promíscuo e insalubre, situação agravada pela falta de cuidados dos colaboradores. Há eliminação irregular de resíduos do abate, ausência de programas de autocontrole e/ou boas práticas de fabricação. Concluiu-se que as Avícolas são informais, ilegais e clandestinas, impactam negativamente a Saúde Pública pela atividade desenvolvida em desacordo com as normas sanitárias, ambientais e trabalhistas

Brazil has strict sanitary laws in food production. However, cultural issues often conflict with the rules, such as clandestine slaughter of birds. Even with all the technology employed and the rigor of the Brazilian inspection system, we still observe the consumption of poultry from these slaughters. This study aimed to critically analyze the existence and functioning of poultry in the city of São Paulo, to identify facilitating factors and to discuss actions to mitigate the health risks of this activity. A qualitative approach used to analyze documents and reports generated in the work routines of the Health Surveillance Coordination Office of the Municipality of São Paulo and current legislation on the subject. There are approximately 3900 establishments without structural and sanitary conditions are estimated, but there are no surveys and / or records. The birds have no specific provenance or sanitary certifications. The environment is promiscuous and unhealthy, a situation aggravated by the lack of care of employees. There is irregular disposal of slaughter residues, absence of 77 Higiene Alimentar - Vol.32 - nº 285/286 - Novembro/Dezembro de 2018 self-control programs and / or good manufacturing practices. It was concluded that Poultry are informal, illegal and clandestine, negatively impact Public Health by the activity developed in disagreement with sanitary, environmental and labor standards

Multivariate approach to assess in vitro Fe bioaccessibility in chicken meat

Abstract A 32 factorial design was employed to develop an in vitro digestion method for estimation of Fe bioaccessible fractions in cooked chicken meat. The effects of sample size and the in vitro bioaccessible fractions of this essential element were evaluated. A sample preparation method employing a microwave assisted digestion with dilute nitric acid was used prior to total Fe determination. For the bioacessibility studies, the optimized procedure employed 7.5 g of sample and 6% w/v of an acid pepsin solution. This procedure was applied to two kinds of chicken meat samples: breast and liver. Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry was used to determine total and bioaccessible (chyme or soluble portion) levels of iron in the samples. With respect to total Fe content, the bioaccessible fractions of Fe found in these samples were around 23% and 56 %, for breast and chicken liver, respectively. The chicken liver sample showed the highest total (400 ± 10 mg kg-1) and bioaccessible Fe contents (223 ± 18 mg kg-1) and stands out as a good source of this micronutrient.

Seletividade e produtividade de meios de cultura para isolamento de Campylobacter spp / Selectivity and productivity of culture media for isolation of Campylobacter spp

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Frecuencia, susceptibilidad antimicrobiana y patrón de adherencia de Salmonella enterica aislada de carne de pollo, res y cerdo de la Ciudad de México / Frequency, antimicrobial susceptibility and adherence patterns of Salmonella enterica isolated from chicken meat, beef and pork from Mexico City

Resumen Introducción: Los alimentos de origen animal frecuentemente están implicados en brotes de salmonelosis. Objetivo: Evaluar la frecuencia de Salmonella enterica en carnes molidas de pollo, res y cerdo (un total de 2.592 muestras) obtenidas de mercados sobre ruedas y supermercados de la Delegación Iztapalapa en la Ciudad de México, determinar la susceptibilidad antimicrobiana y efectuar ensayos de adherencia en las cepas aisladas. Métodos: El aislamiento de S. enterica se hizo de acuerdo a la BAM-FDA, la susceptibilidad antimicrobiana de acuerdo con CLSI y el ensayo de adherencia en células HEp-2 conforme a Baffone y cols., 2001. Resultados: Salmonella enterica fue aislada en 511 del total de muestras analizadas (19,7%), de las cuales 244 (47,7%), 152 (29,7%) y 115 (22,5%) correspondieron a carne molida de pollo, res y cerdo, respectivamente. La mayor frecuencia de resistencia de S. enterica a antimicrobianos fue a ampicilina y cloranfenicol en pollo, perfloxacina y ampicilina en res y carbenicilina, ampicilina, cloranfenicol, cefotaxima y perfloxacina en cerdo. Noventa por ciento de las cepas mostraron un patrón de adherencia agregativo. Conclusión: La frecuencia de S. enterica en productos cárnicos es alta, por lo que es importante la adecuada cocción de la carne para disminuir el riesgo de una salmonelosis.

Background: Food of animal origin is often involved in salmonellosis outbreaks. Aim: To evaluate the frequency of Salmonella enterica in chicken, beef and pork ground meat (a total of 2,592 samples) obtained from travelling markets and supermarkets at the Iztapalapa area of Mexico City, in order to determine the antimicrobial susceptibility and adherence capacity of isolated strains. Methods: Isolation of S. enterica was carried out according to the BAM-FDA, the microbial susceptibility according with CLSI and adherence assay on HEp-2 cell line according with Baffone et al., 2001. Results: S. enterica was isolated from 511 of all the analyzed samples (19.7%), from which 244 (47.7%), 152 (29.7%) and 115 (22.5%) corresponded to chicken, beef and pork ground meat, respectively. The highest frequency of resistance of S. enterica to antimicrobials was to ampicillin and chloramphenicol in chicken, perfloxacin and ampicillin in beef and carbenicillin, ampicillin, chloramphenicol, cefotaxime and perfloxacin in pork. Ninety percent of the strains showed an aggregative adherence pattern on HEp-2 cells. Conclusion: The frequency of S. enterica on meat products is high, which is the reason why a proper cooking of these ground meats is important in order to reduce the risk of acquiring salmonellosis.

Validation of an HPLC-UV method for the identification and quantification of bioactive amines in chicken meat / Validação de metodologia por HPLC/UV para identificação e quantificação de aminas bioativas em carne de frango de corte

A high-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection (HPLC-UV) method was validated for the study of bioactive amines in chicken meat. A gradient elution system with an ultraviolet detector was used after extraction with trichloroacetic acid and pre-column derivatization with dansyl chloride. Putrescine, cadaverine, histamine, tyramine, spermidine, and spermine standards were used for the evaluation of the following performance parameters: selectivity, linearity, precision, recovery, limits of detection, limits of quantification and ruggedness. The results indicated excellent selectivity, separation of all amines, a coefficient of determination greater than 0.99 and recovery from 92.25 to 102.25% at the concentration of 47.2mg.kg-1, with a limit of detection at 0.3mg.kg-1 and a limit of quantification at 0.9mg.kg-1 for all amines, with the exception of histamine, which exhibited the limit of quantification, of 1mg.kg-1. In conclusion, the performance parameters demonstrated adequacy of the method for the detection and quantification of bioactive amines in chicken meat.(AU)

Um método de cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência (CLAE) para pesquisa de aminas bioativas em carne de frango foi validado. Foi utilizado um sistema de gradiente de eluição com detector ultravioleta, após extração com ácido tricloroacético e derivação pré-coluna com cloreto de dansila. Os padrões de putrescina, cadaverina, histamina, tiramina, espermidina e espermina foram utilizados para avaliação dos seguintes parâmetros de desempenho: seletividade, linearidade, precisão, recuperação, limites de detecção, limites de quantificação e robustez. Os resultados mostraram excelente seletividade e separação de todas as aminas, coeficiente de determinação superior a 0,99, recuperação entre 92,25 e 105,25% na concentração 47,2mg.kg-1, limites de detecção de 0,3mg.kg-1 e limite de quantificação de 0,9mg.kg-1 para todas as aminas, com exceção da histamina, que apresentou o limite de quantificação mais alto, de 1mg.kg-1. Foi concluído que os parâmetros de desempenho demonstraram adequação do método para detecção e quantificação de aminas bioativas em carne de frango.(AU)

Presence of antimicrobial resistant Staphylococcus aureus in chicken meat and its potential public health implications

Aim: Multi-drug resistant bacteria have become a global issue. Drug-resistant bacteria can be found in humans, animals, food and environmental sources. Staphylococcus aureus is one of many bacteria species known for its antimicrobial resistance. The current study is conducted to determine the antimicrobial resistance profiles of S. aureus isolated from raw chicken meat samples in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Methodology and results: Fifty raw and fresh chicken meat samples were purchased from 3 different wet markets in Kota Bharu, Kelantan and were transported to the laboratory aseptically. Routine isolation and identification of S. aureus was conducted and the isolates were confirmed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) through the detection of a S. aureus specific gene, nucA. Antimicrobial sensitivity tests were conducted according to Kirby-Bauer methods (Hudzicki, 2013). Staphylococcus aureus was isolated in 24% (12/50) of the samples. All the isolates were resistant towards at least two of the antimicrobials tested. Of these, 11 (91.67%), 10 (83.33%), 5 (41.67%), 3 (25%), 1 (8.33%) and 1 (8.33%) were resistant to ampicillin (AMP10), teicoplanin (TE30), amoxicillin (AML10), penicillin (P10), oxacillin (OX1) and mupirocin (MUP20) respectively. In addition to that, all the isolates were susceptible to streptomycin, vancomycin, teicoplanin and cefoxitin. However, all the isolates were negative for the methicillin resistance encoding gene, mecA while one of the isolates showed resistance towards oxacillin. Conclusion, significance and impact of the study: The results from this study indicated that raw chicken intended for human consumption may be contaminated by antimicrobial-resistant strains of S. aureus. This may lead to the colonization or infection in humans. Nevertheless, further detailed investigation to determine the correlation between contamination of chicken meat and colonization of antimicrobial resistant S. aureus should be carried out. The relevance of the present study which showed contamination of fresh chicken meat with antimicrobial resistant S. aureus emphasizes the need to have stricter hygiene measures for retailers during the handling of the chicken meat to minimize or avoid possible health hazards for consumers.

Enterotoxigenic Bacillus cereus from cooked chicken meat: A potential public health hazard

Aims: This study was conducted to isolate Bacillus cereus from raw and cooked chicken meat from selected retail shops and wet markets in Kota Bharu and to determine the antimicrobial resistance patterns of B. cereus. Methodology and results: A total of sixty samples (30 from raw and 30 from cooked chicken meat) were tested for presence of B. cereus. Isolation and identification of B. cereus was done by using routine bacterial culture and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). Bacillus cereus was detected in 16.67% (10/60) of the samples tested. All isolates were negative for the enterotoxigenic gene, nhe genes, however, six of the isolates were found to be positive for hbla genes. B. cereus isolates showed 100% resistance towards beta lactam antibiotics. Conclusion, significance and impact study: Although only 60 samples are analysed in the current study, the fact that toxigenic strains of B. cereus were isolated in cooked chicken meat intended for human consumption implies the potential public health risk it might pose. Further study with increased sample size, screening other toxigenic strains of B. cereus and molecular typing is recommended to have a more detailed understanding of the occurrence of the bacteria in chicken meat in Kota Bharu. It is necessary to educate the public on the risks of food contamination by bacteria that may cause food borne illnesses. Some precautions such as routine checking of the freshness of food before consumption, hygienic preparation and proper cooking of food can be implemented to reduce the risks of food borne illnesses related B. cereus and other potentially dangerous bacteria.

Widespread distribution of CTX-M and plasmid-mediated AmpC β-lactamases in Escherichia coli from Brazilian chicken meat

The dissemination of plasmid-mediated antimicrobial resistance genes may pose a substantial public health risk. In the present work, the occurrences of blaCTX-M and plasmid-mediated ampC and qnr genes were investigated in Escherichia coli from 16 chicken carcasses produced by four commercial brands in Brazil. Of the brands tested, three were exporters, including one of organic chicken. Our study assessed 136 E. coli isolates that were grouped into 77 distinct biotypes defined by their origin, resistance profiling, the presence of β-lactamase and plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance genes and enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus-polimerase chain reaction typing. The blaCTX-M-15, blaCTX-M-2 and blaCTX-M-8 genes were detected in one, 17 and eight different biotypes, respectively (45 isolates). Twenty-one biotypes (46 isolates) harboured blaCMY-2. Additionally, blaCMY-2 was identified in isolates that also carried either blaCTX-M-2 or blaCTX-M-8. The qnrB and/or qnrS genes occurred in isolates carrying each of the four types of β-lactamase determinants detected and also in oxyimino-cephalosporin-susceptible strains. Plasmid-mediated extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) and AmpC determinants were identified in carcasses from the four brands tested. Notably, this is the first description of blaCTX-M-15 genes in meat or food-producing animals from South America. The blaCTX-M-8, blaCTX-M-15 and blaCMY-2 genes were transferable in conjugation experiments. The findings of the present study indicate that plasmid-mediated ESBL and AmpC-encoding genes are widely distributed in Brazilian chicken meat.

Phosphorus Contents of Raw Chicken Meat and Processed Chicken Meat Products

Introduction: The per capita consumption of chicken meat and related products has increased steadily in Malaysia, as it is affordable and can be consumed without religious constraints. There is concern for the widespread use of phosphate additives in processed meats, which may lead to hyperphosphatemia, especially among chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. The objective of this study was to determine and compare the phosphorus content in raw chicken breast meat (RCBM) and selected processed chicken meat products. Methods: Samples of RCBM, chicken frankfurters, chicken patties and chicken nuggets of different brands were studied. The phosphorus content of the samples were determined via the dry ashing method and a Perkin-Elmer 5300DV inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometer (ICP-OES). Results: The mean phosphorus content in RCBM was 209.15±3.13 mg per 100 g. Chicken nuggets contained the highest phosphorus content, followed by RCBM, chicken patties and chicken frankfurters. Compared to the RCBM, the mean phosphorus content of chicken frankfurters and chicken patties were 21.42% and 4.81% respectively lower, whilst that of chicken nuggets was 1.74% higher. The same type of chicken meat products from different brands also differed significantly in their phosphorus content. Conclusion: There were significant differences in the phosphorus content among different types of chicken meat products, and among the same chicken meat products from different brands. Caution should be exercised, especially by CKD patients, in consuming processed chicken meat products due to the risk posed to them by phosphorus content.

A Case of Severe Chicken Meat Allergy Diagnosed by Oral Food Challenge / 소아알레르기및호흡기학회지

Anaphylaxis is a severe systemic allergic reaction that can be fatal in some patients. Identifying the cause of anaphylaxis is very important, because this disease is preventable. Food is one of the most frequent causes of anaphylaxis. Allergy to chicken meat is uncommon, and only a few cases have been reported on anaphylaxis to chicken meat. We herein report on a 7 year-old girl who had anaphylaxis to chicken meat, which was diagnosed with an oral food challenge.

Ocorrência de Campylobacter spp. em carne e miúdos de frango expostos ao consumo em Belém, Pará / Occurence of Campylobacter spp. in chicken meat and giblets exposed to consumption in Northern Brazil

In order to study Campylobacter in chicken meat exposed to consumption in the city of Belém, state of Pará, Brazil, 16 samples (four of liver, four of gizzard, two of heart, two of skin, one of neck, two of carcass and a mixture of neck skin and fragments of the abdominal cavity), collected in clandestine butcher shops, fair-free and supermarkets were submitted to isolation and identification according to the recommended methods. In high percentage, the foods exposed to consumption were contaminated by this agent, meaning a potential risk to the human health.

Prevalência de listeria spp em amostras de carne de frango obtidas em abatedouros do Estado de São Paulo / Prevalence of listeria spp in samples of chicken meat obtained in s slaughtherhouses of the State of São Paulo

Listeria monocytogenes está envolvida em surtos humanos relacionados a alimentos, embora, no Brasil a doença em humanos seja pouco relatada. Enfoque renovado foi dado a esta bactéria após surtos de doenças de origem alimentar (DOA) ocorridos na América do Norte e Europa durante os anos de 1980 e 1990. Listeria spp é freqüentemente isolada de carnes cruas, incluindo as de frango, como resultado de ampla contaminação cruzada em plantas industriais. A carne de frango é parte integrante da dieta dos brasileiros como fonte de proteína animal, assim, é importante que se conheça a prevalência deste agente neste tipo de alimento. Para tanto, foram examinadas 74 (setenta e quatro) amostras de carne de frango (coxa, sobrecoxa, peito, frango à passarinho e inteiro) utilizando-se métodos de isolamento de Listeria spp com meios de enriquecimento e seletivos, e reação em cadeia de polimerase (PCR), para confirmação dos testes bioquímicos. Em apenas uma das amostras foi detectada a presença de L. monocytogenes. Aventa-se, para o baixo índice de listérias encontrado, a ação antimicrobiana determinada pelo uso de descontaminantes nos tanques de resfriamento dos abatedouros.

Listeria monocytogenes is responsible for food borne disease, although in Brazil there is little data about this agent. Renewed emphasis has been given to this bacterium after the North American and European outbreaks during the 1980s and 1990s. Listeria spp is usually isolated from raw meat, including chicken, due to cross contamination in industrial plants. Chicken meat plays an important role in the diet of Brazilian people as an animal protein source. This work was aimed at investigating this bacterium' s prevalence in different cuts of chicken sampled at slaughterhouses. To achieve this, 74 chicken samples (drumsticks, thighs, breasts, entire chickens cut-up and whole) were cultivated in Listeria spp enrichment and selective culture media, and submitted to polymerase chain reaction to confirm the biochemical tests. Just one sample was positive for L. monocytogenes. As one possible explanation for the low level of listeria found, the authors point to the antiimicrobial action of disinfectant products used in the chilled tanks of slaughther houses.