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ArticleItalian journal of food safety2026

Non-relevant

Erica Costa, Valentina Garretto, Francesca Pedonese, Andrea Gori, Claudio Biglia, Maura Mattalia, Andrea Armani

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Article in Italian journal of food safety, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Erica CostaFood Safety and Public Veterinary Health Functional Unit, Apuan Area, Carrara (MS).
Valentina GarrettoDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa.ORCID 0009-0006-9316-2894
Francesca PedoneseDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa; Interdepartmental Research Center "Nutraceuticals and Food for Health", University of Pisa.ORCID 0000-0002-4320-4770
Andrea GoriDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa.ORCID 0009-0005-6356-9266
Claudio BigliaDepartment of Law, Luigi Einaudi Campus, University of Turin.ORCID 0009-0004-5919-103X
Maura MattaliaDepartment of Law, Luigi Einaudi Campus, University of Turin.
Andrea ArmaniDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa; Interdepartmental Research Center "Nutraceuticals and Food for Health", University of Pisa.ORCID 0000-0002-9614-2032

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

European Union (EU) and Italian legislation provide extensive control measures for non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) along the poultry production chain; however, a regulatory gap persists for fresh poultry meat. Current EU microbiological criteria apply only to NTS serotypes of major public health significance ("relevant"), whereas the management of other NTS serotypes ("non-relevant") is not harmonized. This study assessed the risk management strategies adopted by official veterinarians following the detection of non-relevant serotypes in fresh poultry meat at the distribution stage. Relevant EU and Italian legislation were analyzed, and operational practices in Italy were investigated through a structured questionnaire administered to local health units. In addition, EU-level approaches were examined through the analysis of Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) notifications. The results revealed substantial heterogeneity in the management of comparable findings at both the national and EU levels, reflecting regulatory ambiguities and broad discretionary powers of competent authorities, thereby complicating the implementation of consistent and proportionate official controls. This variability is further challenged by the increasing epidemiological relevance of certain non-relevant serotypes, particularly S. Infantis. The study highlights the need for a revision and harmonization of the regulatory framework to support consistent and proportionate official control practices while ensuring a high level of consumer protection.

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foodborne illnessmicrobiological safety criterianon-typhoidal Salmonella serotypespoultry meatSalmonella spp.

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PMID41859924
PMCPMC13531152

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