Absence of High-Level Vancomycin Resistance in Enterococci Isolated from Meat-Processing Facilities
2001
Vancomycin Resistance in Enterococci from Meat-Processing Facilities
Sample size: 406
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Peter W. Bodnaruk, Patrick J. Krakar, R. Bruce Tompkin
Primary Institution: ConAgra Refrigerated Prepared Foods
Hypothesis
Are enterococci isolated from meat-processing facilities resistant to vancomycin?
Conclusion
No high-level vancomycin resistance was found in enterococci from the meat-processing plants studied.
Supporting Evidence
- 406 enterococci isolates were examined for vancomycin resistance.
- No high-level vancomycin resistance was demonstrated in any enterococci isolated.
- The study was conducted in 12 meat-processing plants across 8 U.S. states.
Takeaway
Scientists checked meat-processing plants for a type of bacteria that can resist a strong medicine, and they found none.
Methodology
Swabs were taken from various surfaces in meat-processing plants and tested for vancomycin resistance.
Limitations
The study only examined enterococci from 12 meat-processing plants in 8 U.S. states.
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