The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of bacteria of public health interest transmitted by cockroaches in different food-related environments. From April to November, cockroaches were trapped in 11 buildings in different urban areas of Western Andalusia (Spain): three hotels, four grocery stores, a catering establishment, a food-industry plant, a health center, and a care home. The presence of a number of bacterial species, including Salmonella, in these food-related environments was confirmed; these species included microorganisms listed in European Union regulations, such as Salmonella spp., Enterobacter sakazakii (Cronobacter spp.), and Escherichia coli. A wide variety of species were isolated, some belonging to different genera that have a significant impact on public health and hygiene, such as Enterobacter and Klebsiella. To ensure adequate elimination of these microorganisms in food-related environments, the control of vectors such as Blattella germanica, Periplaneta americana, and Blatta orientalis, together with a thorough review of hygiene strategies, appears to be fundamental. It is clearly essential to compare the results of hygiene regulations implemented in food-related environments.
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1 November 2012
Incidence of Bacteria of Public Health Interest Carried by Cockroaches in Different Food-Related Environments
F. García,
M. J. Notario,
J. M. Cabanás,
R. Jordano,
L. M. Medina
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Journal of Medical Entomology
Vol. 49 • No. 6
November 2012
Vol. 49 • No. 6
November 2012
bacteria
cockroach
Enterobacteriaceae
food-related environment
public health