Detection of Echinococcus spp. and other taeniid species in lettuces and berries: two international multicenter studies from the MEmE project
Gérald Umhang, Fanny Bastien, Alexandra Cartet, Haroon Ahmad, Kees C. H. van der Ark, Rebecca Berg, Piero Bonelli, Rebecca K. Davidson, Peter Deplazes, Gunita Deksne, Maria João Gargaté, Joke W. B. van der Giessen, Naila Jamil, Pikka Jokelainen, Jacek Karamon, , Franck Boué
The paper detects Echinococcus spp. and other taeniid DNA in lettuces and berries from multiple countries, finding contamination rates suggesting potential foodborne transmission risks.
International Journal of Food Microbiology · Jan 7, 2025Peer-reviewedMicrobiology