We aimed to find out if probiotic supplements like lactobacillus acidophilus could help counteract the negative effects of iron fortification, which has been linked to increased diarrhea and food poisoning among children.
In our study with weaning mice, we discovered that high iron diets led to more severe symptoms when infected with Salmonella.
However, when we added lactobacillus acidophilus beforehand, the mice showed less severe symptoms and better intestinal health.
This suggests that probiotics can really help protect gut health against the adverse effects of iron supplements during foodborne infections.
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Probiotics reduce Salmonella colonizationEvaluation of avian-specific probiotic and Salmonella enteritidis-, Salmonella typhimurium-, and Salmonella heidelberg-specific antibodies on cecal colonization and organ invasion of Salmonella enteritidis in broilers.
Highly relevant to food safety
We looked at how an avian-specific probiotic could help reduce food poisoning risks linked to Salmonella Enteritidis in poultry. Our study used chicks that received a special probiotic treatment and compared them to a control group.
The results showed a marked decrease in Salmonella Enteritidis colonization in the treated chicks over several days, especially at days 3, 7, and beyond. However, body weight gains appeared similar between both groups.
Overall, our findings suggest that using Lactobacillus acidophilus as part of the treatment may effectively lower Salmonella risks in broilers.
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We explored the effectiveness of a synbiotic treatment combining Bifidobacterium longum and xylo-oligosaccharides in fighting Campylobacter jejuni, a major cause of food poisoning. The treatment was administered either from day one or day fourteen of the chicks' lives.
Our findings showed that early supplementation led to a significant reduction in C. jejuni levels compared to later treatment. However, Bifidobacterium levels did not significantly differ among treatment groups. These results suggest that early synbiotic use alongside other safety measures could help improve poultry meat safety.
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We aimed to see how a synbiotic mixture might help reduce Campylobacter jejuni, a harmful bacteria often found in poultry, which can cause food poisoning in humans. Through our research, we provided broiler chickens with a blend of prebiotics and a specific strain of Bifidobacterium longum.
After 14 days, we observed a significant reduction in C. jejuni levels in the feces of treated chickens. This suggests that such synbiotic treatments could be an effective strategy for enhancing poultry safety and reducing foodborne illnesses linked to poultry products.
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We explored the effectiveness of two probiotic strains, specifically Lactobacillus plantarum PCS 20 and Bifidobacterium longum PCB 133, in reducing Campylobacter jejuni in poultry. After thorough screening of 55 bacteria for their ability to combat this common pathogen, B. longum was found to thrive in the chickens' digestive systems after two weeks, while L. plantarum was undetectable. Most importantly, B. longum significantly lowered C. jejuni levels in feces, suggesting its potential as a feed additive to improve food safety.
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