Simultaneous Effects of Food-related Stresses on the Antibiotic Resistance of Foodborne Salmonella Serotypes
2024
Ata Kaboudari | Javad Aliakbarlu | Tooraj Mehdizadeh
Antibiotic resistance has become one of the most critical issues in the field of public health in recent years. Exposure to food environment stresses may result in the development of antibiotic resistance in Salmonella. The present study aimed to investigate the simultaneous effects of food-related stresses (osmotic pressure, acid, heat, cold, and freezing stresses) on the antibiotic resistance changes in Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Typhimurium. A factorial design with five factors at two levels was used to evaluate the main and interactive effects of stress factors on the antibiotic resistance of Salmonella serotypes. The changes in the antibiotic resistance of Salmonella serotypes were evaluated using the disc diffusion assay. The results showed that the different stresses had different effects on the antibiotic resistance of Salmonella serotypes. The freezing time and osmotic stresses had the most significant effects on the antibiotic resistance (P < 0.05). S. Enteritidis showed the slightest changes after exposure to stresses. The results also showed that a low level (24 h) of freezing time decreased the antibiotic resistance, but at a high level (96 h) increased it. The results emphasized that food processing and storage conditions should be considered as crucial factors in developing antibiotic resistance in Salmonella.
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