Salmonella enterica in eggs

10/20/2000-More table egg producers are routinely testing for Salmonella enterica than 5 years ago, according to a study by the USDA,s National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS). Salmonella enterica serotype Enteritidis, commonly known as SE, is a key topic of interest for the United States table egg layer industry. NAHMS conducted the national study to contribute to the knowledge base on this health issue and to obtain an overview of layer health and management that will help the industry address other educational and research topics. SE results are presented in Salmonella enterica serotype
Enteritidis in Table Egg Layers in the U.S., a report released in October 2000. NAHMS collected data from a statistically-valid sample of table egg layers from 15 states Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington.