Intervention Strategies to Control Foodborne Pathogens in Poultry

Dear Colleagues,

Approximately 9 million people in the United States alone become sick annually due to foodborne diseases caused by known pathogens. Salmonella and Campylobacter are usually present in the intestinal tract of many wild and domestic animals, including poultry. Salmonella and Campylobacter cause human gastroenteritis, and poultry is considered a major reservoir and transmission source to humans worldwide. Though several control measures are in place, controlling Salmonella and Campylobacter in the poultry industry is challenging. In addition to existing good manufacturing practices, it is proposed that reducing the colonization of these foodborne pathogens using intervention methods in preharvest/preslaughter and/or postharvest stages, in addition to existing good manufacturing practices, can translate into a reduced number of human outbreaks and infections.

This Special Issue aims to provide articles that showcase the current issues and the research addressed by the title, “Intervention Strategies to Control Foodborne Pathogens in Poultry”. As Guest Editor of this Special Issue, we invite you to submit original research articles, review articles, and short communications related to controlling foodborne in poultry.

Dr. Palmy Jesudhasan
Dr. Komala Arsi
Dr. Anna Luiza Facchetti Vinhaes Assumpção
Guest Editors

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