Salmonella bacteria found in pork meat

The specialists of the Department of Bacteriology, Parasitology and Nutrient Media of the Federal State Budgetary Institution Krasnodar MVL found bacteria of the genus Salmonella during bacteriological studies of chilled pork samples. What are the preventive measures for the disease?  

Information about the identified non-compliance is posted in the Vesta automated system by filling out the form 4-Vet B, “Urgent report on the identification of products that do not meet the requirements of veterinary and sanitary rules and regulations” and sent to the Southern Interregional Directorate of ROSSELKHOZNADZOR for taking action.

Salmonellosis is an infectious disease caused by various serotypes of bacteria of the genus Salmonella, characterized by a variety of clinical manifestations from asymptomatic carriage to severe septic forms. In most cases, salmonellosis occurs with a predominant lesion of the digestive tract (gastroenteritis, colitis).

Human salmonellosis occurs through direct and indirect contact with infected animals, with products obtained from them, their secret, but the most common sources of Salmonella are infected MEAT, poultry, raw MILK , eggs and products from them.

Disease prevention

Washing hands before eating - a rule familiar from childhood, is the most effective for the prevention of salmonellosis and other intestinal infections.

Separate knife for raw meat and fish. The same applies to the cutting board, which, together with the knife, should be thoroughly washed and rinsed with boiling water after use.

Do not eat undercooked meat - it should be cooked for at least 1 hour.

Do not eat mogul and do not drink raw eggs.

Drink only pasteurized and boiled milk.

Avoid buying meat and dairy products from dubious outlets.