The Persistent Pathogen in America’s Most Popular Meat – the Challenge of Combatting Salmonella

In the intricate world of food safety, few pathogens have proven as perpetually challenging to control as Salmonella (a dangerous bacteria) found in poultry . Despite decades of research, regulatory action, and industry intervention, this bacterium remains a leading cause of foodborne illness linked to chicken products. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that Salmonella causes approximately 1.35 million infections and 420 deaths annually in the United States, with chicken identified as a major source of these illnesses. The complexity of controlling this pathogen stems from its ability to infiltrate and persist at nearly every stage of poultry production, from breeder floc

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