Aeromonas hydrophila: A Re-emerging Foodborne pathogen

Abstract

Aeromonas hydrophila is a ubiquitous bacterium found in terrestrial and aquatic environments and has been frequently isolated from food and water sources. It has been isolated from dairy products, meat and poultry, seafood, vegetables, ready-toeat products, and a variety of refrigerated foods. Aeromonas hydrophila has been the focus of great attention recently mainly due to its fast distribution all over the world, increasing foodborne infections, the incidence of strains with antimicrobial resistance, and the increasing thermal resistance of some strains found in food. It is becoming recognized as a pathogen of serious public health concern that has been implicated in several infections but the exact incidence of its infection on a global basis is still unknown since many cases are not reported. Good hygiene practices, adequate heat processing of foods in combination with other hurdles, and preservation using multiple hurdles can be applied to control its growth and achieve safety and stability of food products.