An Investigation of Salmonella Serotypes Isolated from Diseased Poultry and Meat Products Derived from Poultry and Livestock in Nanning,Guangxi during 2009—2010

Objective: To understand the situation of Salmonella contamination and its serotype distribution in food products of animal origin in Nanning,Guangxi during 2009—2010 and to provide useful information for monitoring and control for foodborne diseases.Methods: The isolation and serotyping of Salmonella isolates were carried out according to the method of Microbiological examination of Food Hygiene: Examination of Salmonella(GB/T 4789.4—2008).Results: Detectable levels of S.gallinarum,S.typhimurium,S.javiana etc in diseased poultry and S.derby,S.gallinarum,S.typhi etc in meat products derived from poultry and livestock were found.Conclusion: More Salmonella serotypes more extensively spread in food products of animal origin,indicating diverse contamination pathways.Consequently,Salmonella contamination risks can be effectively reduced only by strengthening hygiene supervision throughout the whole food chain from production to distribution.