Prevalence and serotypes of Salmonella spp. on chickens sold at retail outlets in Trinidad.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:This cross-sectional study determined the prevalence of Salmonella spp. and their serotypes on dressed chicken sold at retail outlets in Trinidad. The study also investigated the risk factors for contamination of dressed carcasses by Salmonella spp. at cottage poultry processor outlets where chickens are slaughtered and processed for sale. METHODS:A total of 133 dressed, whole chickens and 87 chicken parts from 44 cottage poultry processors and 36 dressed, whole chickens and 194 chicken parts from 46 supermarket outlets were randomly collected throughout the country. Isolation and identification of Salmonella spp. were performed using standard bacteriological techniques. Serotyping was performed by a regional reference laboratory. RESULTS:The prevalence of Salmonella spp. in chi

SUBMITTER: Khan AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6107152 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature