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USDA-FSIS multiyear report: Salmonella found in chicken is increasingly more resistant to antibiotics

The FSIS NARMS (National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System) published a Multiyear Report evaluating trends in Salmonella serotypes and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in certain food animal species and products sampled from 2014 through 2019 as part of FSIS NARMS sampling. Salmonella isolates were analyzed by serotyping and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) to evaluate differences in sample source and slaughter class (chicken, turkey, cattle, and swine). The top Salmonella serotypes in the cecal (intestinal) and product samples for each slaughter class remained the same throughout the study: Kentucky (chicken), Reading (turkey), Montevideo (cattle), and Anatum (swine).

The serotype Infantis emerged as one of the top serotypes in chicken in both cecal (21%) and product samples (15%). Most of the Salmonella from cecal samples among all slaughter classes were not resistant to any antimicrobials tested over the 6 years. Multidrug resistant (MDR) Salmonella gradually increased over time in both cecal and product samples, with a significant increase in product samples from 2016 to 2019. Serotype Infantis emerged as a major contributor to the increase in MDR Salmonella in chicken. Salmonella susceptibility to ciprofloxacin significantly decreased among isolates from cecal and product samples. Cephalosporin-resistant Salmonella increased over time in product samples from cattle and swine. Salmonella isolates showed a significant increase in resistance to ciprofloxacin, ceftriaxone, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. 

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Colgate-Palmolive recalls 4.9 million Fabuloso Cleaners due to bacterial contamination

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that Colgate-Palmolive Co. recalled ~ 4.9 million Fabuloso multi-purpose cleaners due to potential exposure to Pseudomonas. Colgate-Palmolive recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaners, which can clean most residential hard surfaces. The company also sold about 56,000 units in Canada. The products, manufactured in the U.S., were sold online at Amazon.com and other websites, and Dollar General, Family Dollar, The Home Depot, Sam’s Club, Walmart, and other major retailers nationwide from December 2022 through January 2023 for between $1 and $11.The recalled products can contain Pseudomonas species bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas fluorescens. The company has not received any reports of illness related to the recalled product. @ https://www.rttnews.com/3343384/colgate-palmolive-recalls-4-9-mln-fabuloso-cleaners.aspx

Consumer goods major Colgate-Palmolive Co. is recalling around 4.9 million units of Fabuloso multi-purpose cleaners citing risk of exposure to bacteria, the U.S.

Nestlé Purina Petcare Recalled Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets El Elemental Dry Dog Food in the U.S. Due to Potentially Elevated Vitamin D

The FDA reported that Nestlé Purina PetCare Company recalled some lots of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D. Purina received two separate confirmed reports of a dog exhibiting signs of vitamin D toxicity after consuming the diet, to date. Once taken off the diet, each of these dogs recovered. The affected dry dog food was distributed throughout the United States by prescription only through veterinary clinics, Purina Vet Direct, Purina for Professionals, and other select retailers with the ability to validate a prescription. Pet owners who purchased bags of the product listed above are asked to immediately stop feeding and throw it away in a container where no other animals, including wildlife, can get to it.@ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/nestle-purina-petcare-company-voluntarily-recalls-purina-pro-plan-veterinary-diets-el-elemental-dry?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is voluntarily recalling select lots of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D.