Veal Liver as Food Vehicle for Human Campylobacter Infections

Abstract

A matched case–control study in Quebec, Canada, evaluated consumption of veal liver as a risk factor for campylobacteriosis. Campylobacter was identified in 28 of 97 veal livers collected concurrently from slaughterhouses and retailers. Veal liver was associated with human Campylobacter infection, particularly when consumed undercooked.

Keywords

• epidemiologic studies
• Campylobacter infections
• campylobacteriosis
• foodborne illnesses
• risk factors
• veal liver