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ArticleItalian journal of food safety2023

A study on the occurrence of human enteric viruses in salad vegetables and seafood and associated health risks for consumers in Mauritius.

Hudaa Neetoo, Khousboo Juggoo, Hena Johaheer, Mala Ranghoo-Sanmukhiya, Zishaan Manoga, Nadhiir Gurib

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Article in Italian journal of food safety, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Hudaa NeetooDepartment of Agriculture and Food Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Mauritius, Reduit, Moka, Mauritius.
Khousboo JuggooDepartment of Agriculture and Food Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Mauritius, Reduit, Moka, Mauritius.
Hena JohaheerDepartment of Agriculture and Food Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Mauritius, Reduit, Moka, Mauritius.
Mala Ranghoo-SanmukhiyaDepartment of Agriculture and Food Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Mauritius, Reduit, Moka, Mauritius.
Zishaan ManogaDepartment of Agriculture and Food Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Mauritius, Reduit, Moka, Mauritius.
Nadhiir GuribDepartment of Agriculture and Food Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Mauritius, Reduit, Moka, Mauritius.

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Abstract

Norovirus (NOV) and hepatitis A virus (HAV) are human enteric viruses of major concern worldwide. Salad vegetables and molluscan shellfish are highly susceptible to contamination by NOV and HAV and can pose a health threat when consumed raw. The objective of this study was to determine the occurrence of NOV and HAV in lettuce, watercress, tomatoes, and oysters using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and assess the health risks associated with the consumption of these commodities by semiquantitative risk assessment. The occurrence of NOV in vegetables ranked in the following decreasing order: lettuce (36%) > watercress (16%) > tomatoes (4%). However, HAV was more frequently detected in watercress (56%), compared to lettuce or tomatoes (12%). Additionally, NOV was detected in oysters (60%). The risk assessment exercise pointed to a medium-risk score of contracting a foodborne illness of viral origin for consumers eating fresh watercress or oysters. Future research will ascertain the presence of these enteric viruses in a broader range of food commodities.

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fresh producehepatitis A virusnorovirusesoystersrisk

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PMCPMC10726392

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