Absence of Toxoplasma gondii in 100% Iberian products from experimentally infected pigs cured following a specific traditional process

Samblas, Mercedes Gómez; Vı́lchez, Susana; Ortega-Velázquez, Rocío; Fuentes, Màrius V.; Osuna, Antonio

doi:10.1016/j.fm.2020.103665

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“…The production system seems to be influential as well with the higher prevalence found in extensive systems or organic farms than in intensive ones [ 113 , 116 ]. However, Gomez-Samblas et al (2021) found only a 10% of T. gondii infection in Iberian sows that were raised as outdoor livestock [ 159 ]. These authors did not find infection in cured products, so a correct and thorough curing process could eliminate the presence of the parasite.…”

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“…In fact, one of the factors that is related to infection in the USA is the ingestion of unpasteurized goat’s milk [ 166 ]. Different studies show the presence of T. gondii in milk samples from sheep, goat, camels, and donkeys [ 52 , 167 , 168 , 169 , 170 ], where the prevalence can reach up to 43–65% [ 159 ]. However, these data differ between production procedures, management, and techniques of detection, increasing with deficient biosecurity levels (related to the application of a health management program, vaccination protocols, correct quarantines, protocols for visitors, etc.)…”

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Toxoplasma gondii in Foods: Prevalence, Control, and Safety

Marín-García

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Llobat

2022

Foods

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Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular parasite that causes toxoplasmosis, with approximately one third of the population around the world seropositive. The consumption of contaminated food is the main source of infection. These include meat products with T. gondii tissue cysts, and dairy products with tachyzoites. Recently, contamination has been detected in fresh products with oocysts and marine products. Despite the great health problems that are caused by T. gondii, currently there are no standardized methods for its detection in the food industry. In this review, we analyze the current detection methods, the prevalence of T. gondii in different food products, and the control measures. The main detection methods are bioassays, cell culture, molecular and microscopic techniques, and serological methods, but some of these do not have applicability in the food industry. As a result, emerging techniques are being developed that are aimed at the detection of multiple parasites simultaneously that would make their application more efficient in the industry. Since the prevalence of this parasite is high in many products (meat and milk, marine products, and vegetables), it is necessary to standardize detection methods, as well as implement control measures.

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confidence: 99%