Publications by authors named "Olugbenga Ehuwa"
Evaluation of irish consumers' knowledge of salmonellosis and food-handling practices.
J Verbrauch Lebensm
November 2022
is one of numerous food-borne pathogens that could possibly pose a major threat to global food safety. is primarily associated with foods such as poultry, eggs, vegetables, and some dairy products. However, infected food handlers and faecal contaminated environments are also significant sources and reservoirs of this pathogen.
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- Salmonellosis is a major gastrointestinal issue in the EU, often linked to contaminated foods, particularly poultry and cattle products, and exhibits symptoms like diarrhea and fever.
- Efforts to control outbreaks have seen some success, with hospitalizations decreasing between 2014-2015, but a rise in cases since 2016 indicates a need for stricter food safety measures.
- Food handlers, especially in meat processing and ready-to-eat sectors, significantly contribute to the spread of salmonellosis, highlighting the importance of proper food safety protocols.