Flies as Vectors of Foodborne Pathogens Through Food Animal Production: Factors Affecting Pathogen and Antimicrobial Resistance Transmission
Flies play an important role in the transmission of antimicrobial−resistant (AMR) and multidrug-resistant (MDR) foodborne pathogens in animal production systems, posing risks to food safety and public health. Synanthropic fly species, including house flies (Musca domestica), face flies (Musca autumn...
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| author | Eshita Shahanaz Kirsten M. Zwally Cameron Powers Brandon Lyons Phillip Kaufman Giridhar Athrey Thomas M. Taylor |
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| description | Flies play an important role in the transmission of antimicrobial−resistant (AMR) and multidrug-resistant (MDR) foodborne pathogens in animal production systems, posing risks to food safety and public health. Synanthropic fly species, including house flies (Musca domestica), face flies (Musca autumnalis), blow flies (Calliphoridae), and flesh flies (Sarcophagidae), mechanically and/or biologically transmit bacterial pathogens such as Salmonella enterica, Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Klebsiella, and Campylobacter spp. Their frequent contact with manure, animal waste, and processing environments enables the transfer of AMR pathogens across food production systems. This review synthesizes recent research on the interactions between flies and foodborne pathogens, highlighting the role of fly physiology, behavior, and microbial associations in pathogen transport. Additionally, it introduces the influence of environmental factors on pathogen dissemination and evaluates current Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies, including biological, chemical, and physical control methods, for mitigating fly-mediated pathogen transmission. Understanding these systems is essential for developing targeted interventions to reduce the burden of AMR pathogens in food production and enhance public health protection. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2febf1be6ecd441089bec4e340a53f282025-08-20T03:31:53ZengElsevierJournal of Food Protection0362-028X2025-06-0188710053710.1016/j.jfp.2025.100537Flies as Vectors of Foodborne Pathogens Through Food Animal Production: Factors Affecting Pathogen and Antimicrobial Resistance TransmissionEshita Shahanaz0Kirsten M. Zwally1Cameron Powers2Brandon Lyons3Phillip Kaufman4Giridhar Athrey5Thomas M. Taylor6Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USADepartment of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USADepartment of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USADepartment of Entomology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USADepartment of Entomology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USADepartment of Poultry Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USADepartment of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA; Corresponding author at: Department of Animal Science, USA.Flies play an important role in the transmission of antimicrobial−resistant (AMR) and multidrug-resistant (MDR) foodborne pathogens in animal production systems, posing risks to food safety and public health. Synanthropic fly species, including house flies (Musca domestica), face flies (Musca autumnalis), blow flies (Calliphoridae), and flesh flies (Sarcophagidae), mechanically and/or biologically transmit bacterial pathogens such as Salmonella enterica, Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Klebsiella, and Campylobacter spp. Their frequent contact with manure, animal waste, and processing environments enables the transfer of AMR pathogens across food production systems. This review synthesizes recent research on the interactions between flies and foodborne pathogens, highlighting the role of fly physiology, behavior, and microbial associations in pathogen transport. Additionally, it introduces the influence of environmental factors on pathogen dissemination and evaluates current Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies, including biological, chemical, and physical control methods, for mitigating fly-mediated pathogen transmission. Understanding these systems is essential for developing targeted interventions to reduce the burden of AMR pathogens in food production and enhance public health protection.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0362028X25000894Antimicrobial resistanceHouse fliesLivestockPathogen vectorsPoultrySalmonella |
| spellingShingle | Eshita Shahanaz Kirsten M. Zwally Cameron Powers Brandon Lyons Phillip Kaufman Giridhar Athrey Thomas M. Taylor Flies as Vectors of Foodborne Pathogens Through Food Animal Production: Factors Affecting Pathogen and Antimicrobial Resistance Transmission Journal of Food Protection Antimicrobial resistance House flies Livestock Pathogen vectors Poultry Salmonella |
| title | Flies as Vectors of Foodborne Pathogens Through Food Animal Production: Factors Affecting Pathogen and Antimicrobial Resistance Transmission |
| title_full | Flies as Vectors of Foodborne Pathogens Through Food Animal Production: Factors Affecting Pathogen and Antimicrobial Resistance Transmission |
| title_fullStr | Flies as Vectors of Foodborne Pathogens Through Food Animal Production: Factors Affecting Pathogen and Antimicrobial Resistance Transmission |
| title_full_unstemmed | Flies as Vectors of Foodborne Pathogens Through Food Animal Production: Factors Affecting Pathogen and Antimicrobial Resistance Transmission |
| title_short | Flies as Vectors of Foodborne Pathogens Through Food Animal Production: Factors Affecting Pathogen and Antimicrobial Resistance Transmission |
| title_sort | flies as vectors of foodborne pathogens through food animal production factors affecting pathogen and antimicrobial resistance transmission |
| topic | Antimicrobial resistance House flies Livestock Pathogen vectors Poultry Salmonella |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0362028X25000894 |
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