ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SALMONELLA SPP. FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN A CHICKEN PROCESSING FACTORY

ABSTRACT: The presence of Salmonella serotypes is a major safety concern of the food industry and poultry farmers.This study aimed to isolate and identify Salmonella spp.from a chicken processing facility by PCR and pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE).In addition, the biofilm-forming abilities of the isolated bacteria on stainless steel, silico

Abstract Background Exposure to fine particulate matter air pollutants (PM2.5) affects heart rate variability parameters, and levels of serum proteins associated with inflammation, hemostasis and Lacrosse Balls thrombosis.This study investigated sources potentially responsible for cardiovascular and hematological effects in highway patrol troopers.