Poultrymeat: Risks from antibiotic-resistant germs

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Jun 28, 2024 - Foods

Poultrymeat: Risks from antibiotic-resistant germs

The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) warns of health risks from resistant germs on poultry meat and emphasizes the importance of kitchen hygiene. 

Fresh poultry meat is never sterile and always contains bacteria, including resistant ones. These are killed by thorough heating. However, in the case of poor hygiene, germs such as Salmonella, Campylobacter, Listeria, and certain types of Escherichia (E.) coli can be transferred to uncooked foods such as salads or bread and cause gastrointestinal diseases.

The BfR report 2022 shows a 12% reduction in antibiotic use in broilers and turkeys compared to the previous year. Nevertheless, therapy frequency remains highest in broilers, as do the resistance rates of the bacteria.

At BAV Institute, we regularly conduct microbiological examinations. Call us or write to us. We provide you with quick and reliable results.

Source: www.bfr.bund.de