A recent Italian study sheds light on why Campylobacter jejuni persists in chickens without causing severe symptoms, complicating efforts to eliminate this common bacterial infection from poultry. Campylobacteriosis is the leading bacterial illness in the European Union, often linked to contaminated poultry meat.
Campylobacter jejuni is known to colonize the intestines of chickens while causing minimal symptoms, according to findings from a recent study conducted in Italy. This asymptomatic colonization makes it difficult to detect and control the bacteria in poultry populations.
Campylobacteriosis, the infection caused by Campylobacter, is the most frequent bacterial illness reported in the European Union. Human infection primarily occurs through consumption of contaminated food, especially chicken and other poultry products.
Because chickens can carry Campylobacter jejuni without showing signs of illness, current response measures are insufficient for its complete elimination from poultry supplies, posing ongoing public health risks.
Food Safety News, which reports on outbreaks, recalls, and regulations, emphasizes the importance of rigorous coverage and public support to help protect public health against such bacterial threats.
Source: Campylobacter response in chickens not enough for elimination · 2026-10-26 04:01 UTC
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