Microbiological and Toxicological Investigations on Bivalve Molluscs Farmed in Sicily.

Bivalves can concentrate biological and chemical pollutants, causing foodborne outbreaks whose occurrence is increasing, due to climatic and anthropic factors that are difficult to reverse, hence the need for improved surveillance. This study aimed to evaluate the hygienic qualities of bivalves sampled along the production and distribution chain in Sicily and collect useful data for consumer safety. Bacteriological and molecular analyses were performed on 254 samples of bivalves for the detection of enteropathogenic , spp.

Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance profiles of spp. in poultry meat.

The spread of multidrug resistant (MDR) strains, along the poultry supply chain, can represent a relevant threat to human health. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of spp. isolated from poultry meat for human consumption.

Occurrence and Molecular Characterization of Potentially Pathogenic spp. in Seafood Collected in Sicily.

Seafood can vehiculate foodborne illnesses from water to humans. Climate changes, increasing water contamination and coastlines anthropization, favor the global spread of spp. and the occurrence of antibiotic-resistant isolates.

Algal blooms of spp. and Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning toxicity events in mussels farmed in Sicily.

Marine biotoxins can accumulate in filter- feeders bivalve molluscs, that may represent a source of potential health problems being vectors of toxins, that are transferred to humans through their consumption. Harmful Algal Blooms impact on aquaculture may give also economic losses due to temporary closures of contaminated shellfish harvest and marketing. The presence of toxic algae for Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP), with recurrent toxic blooms of dinoflagellates, such as several species, been known since 2000 in the waters of an Ionian bay of Sicily, the Syracuse harbour, where shellfish farms are located.

Occurrence and Antimicrobial Resistance of spp. Recovered from Aquatic Environments.

spp. are emerging waterborne and foodborne zoonotic pathogens responsible for gastroenteritis in humans. In this work, we evaluated the occurrence and the antimicrobial resistance profile of isolates recovered from different aquatic sources.

Detection of spp. in food products collected from Sicilia region: A preliminary study.

The aim of the study was to evaluate the occurrence of spp. in food samples collected from Sicilia region. A total of 91 food products of animal origin (41 meat, 17 fresh milk, 18 shellfish) and 15 samples of fresh vegetables, were examined by cultural method and confirmed by biochemical analysis and PCR methods.