Outbreak of multidrug-resistant <i>Salmonella</i> infections in people linked to pig ear pet treats, United States, 2015-2019: results of a multistate investigation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

International distribution of contaminated foods can be a source of Salmonella infections in people and can contribute to the spread of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria across countries. We report an investigation led by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and state governmental officials into a multistate outbreak of salmonellosis linked to pig ear pet treats.

Methods

Pig ear treats and companion dogs were tested for Salmonella by state officials and the FDA. Products were traced back to the country of origin when possible. Cases were defined as outbreak illnesses in people associated with one of seven Salmonella serotypes genetically related to samples from pig ear pet treats,

SUBMITTER: Nichols M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11137515 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature