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- Title
Prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in dairy products in Turkey: A meta-analysis.
- Authors
Yanmaz, Berna
- Abstract
This study was aimed to conduct a meta-analysis to determine the prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in dairy products in Turkey. A systematic literature search was conducted using the Medline/PubMed, Science Direct, Web of Science, and Scopus databases to identify studies reporting the prevalence of L. monocytogenes in dairy products. The search was conducted using the following keywords: (“ice cream” or “curd” or “cream” or “cheese” or “butter” or “yoghurt” or “dairy” or “milk”) and (“Listeriosis” or “Listeria monocytogenes” or “Listeria”) and (“Turkiye” or “Turkey”) and (“seropositivity” or “seroprevalence” or “prevalence”). A comprehensive meta-analysis included a total of 4615 dairy products from the 26 studies. The overall molecular prevalence of L. monocytogenes in dairy products in Turkey was estimated to be 4.3% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 3.7-4.9%). The I2 value of 87.4% (CI95%82.8–90.8) suggested high heterogeneity, with a τ2 of -0.6227 (CI95%-4.6556–3.4102), and an X2 statistic of 199.0 (P < 0.0001). In conclusion, this meta-analysis reveals a significant prevalence of L. monocytogenes in dairy products in Turkey. The findings highlight the need for improved control measures to minimize the risk of contamination and ensure consumer safety. By implementing rigorous hygiene practices, enhancing monitoring systems, and promoting collaborative efforts between industry and regulatory bodies, the dairy sector in Turkey can effectively mitigate the risks associated with L. monocytogenes and maintain high standards of food safety.
- Subjects
TURKEY; LISTERIA monocytogenes; DAIRY microbiology; SEROPREVALENCE; FOOD safety
- Publication
Veterinary Journal of Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, 2023, Vol 8, Issue 3, p212
- ISSN
2148-6239
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.24880/maeuvfd.1356384