Salmonella inhibition methods

What are the benefits of using irradiation It can kill viable organisms and specific, non-spore forming, pathogenic microorganisms such as salmonella, or it can interfere with physiological processes for instance it can be used for sprout inhibition of potatoes or for extending the shelf-life of fresh fruit. In short, irradiation of food is an alternative, and in some cases the only, method to ... 

Although the concept of microbial antagonism by LAB is not new, the application to farm animals has gained interest only in the past few decades. Inhibition of Salmonella in poultry was the first research area of interest, and LAB have been proven to reduce E. coli 0157 in cattle before slaughter. Reports in the literature vary with respect to the efficacy of LAB in reducing food-borne pathogens in farm animals. It is important to consider the source of the DFM, application of the product, and methods used to evaluate the... 

The evaluation of a number of immunoassay diagnostic kits was undertaken to determine their usefulness in a regulatory analytical laboratory environment in the food, feed and pesticide areas. Four rapid enzyme immunoassay tests for the detection of aflatoxin residues at the 20 ppb level in animal feeds were compared to the official HPLC procedure. In the pesticide area, a commercial pentachlorophenol competitive inhibition assay for residues in water was investigated as to its applicability to poultry and pork liver matrices. In addition, an ELISA screening procedure for the herbicide fusilade was developed. Modifications were incorporated into the rapid immunoband 1-2 Test procedure for the detection of motile Salmonella in various food and animal feed products resulting in quicker analysis than the standard culture method. Also, a comparative evaluation of a Quik-Card Test for sulphamethazine drug residues in pork urine, liver and muscle tissue, is described. 

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