Publications by authors named "Adriana Souto Pereira Nuncio"
Bovines are carriers of Salmonella spp., a relevant foodborne pathogen, acting as contamination sources in slaughterhouses. Calves are prone to infection, and antimicrobial resistance may occur in such bacteria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSalmonella Heidelberg is a clinically-important serovar linked to food-borne illness, and commonly isolated from poultry products. Since 1962, Salmonella Heidelberg has been widely reported from poultry production systems in several countries, including Brazil. The emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Salmonella Heidelberg strains in food animals underscores a significant food safety hazard.
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- The study examined sushi from Pelotas, Brazil, to assess the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a pathogen linked to ready-to-eat fish products.
- They found L. monocytogenes in 21.4% of sushi samples from two establishments, and all isolates belonged to the virulent serotype 4b.
- The research highlighted biofilm-forming abilities of the isolates on stainless steel and raised concerns about the potential risk of listeriosis from sushi consumption, emphasizing the need for better sanitation practices in sushi restaurants.