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05.05.2021 - Foods

Stiftung Warentest examines chicken thighs: Campylobacter, Salmonella, pseudomonads, and antibiotic-resistant bacteria found

The Stiftung Warentest has tested a total of 17 pre-packaged chicken thighs for smell, taste, and quality. Only five were rated “good”.

The smell and appearance of the raw meat as well as the smell and taste of the already prepared variant (without salt and spices) were examined. Every second product passed the sensory test without complaint. However, one product smelled so strongly foul that it was not tasted.

Nose and eyes cannot reliably warn against pathogens. Therefore, the two taste winners also contained Campylobacter. Common symptoms after eating contaminated food are diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain. However, these can be prevented by hygienic preparation of the meat and sufficient heating.

Other germs found were salmonella and pseudomonads.

Consumption of food contaminated with salmonella can lead to salmonellosis. Symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhea, abdominal and headaches, vomiting, and fever.

Pseudomonads are spoilage organisms that are mainly found in foods with high water content such as meat. The most common causes for the presence of pseudomonads in foods are hygiene or storage errors.

In 10 of the 17 products, antibiotic-resistant germs were also detected, most frequently ESBL-producing bacteria. This can make treatment more difficult if the patient carries ESBL-producing bacteria.

In our Tentamus Laboratories, we regularly conduct microbiological and sensory tests. We provide you with fast and reliable results.

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Source: Stiftung Warentest 04/2021 https://www.test.de/Haehnchen-im-Test-4612889-0/