Antimicrobial susceptibility of Salmonella strains isolated from retail meat products in Poland between 2008 and 2012

The level of resistance among Salmonella strains isolated between 2008 and 2012 was consistently high: 59.1% in 2010, 84.6% in 2011 and 64.7% in 2012. In addition, there was an increase in the number of multiresistant strains over this period, from 23.1% in 2010 to 81.8% in 2012. The demonstration that meat products are a source of antibiotic resistant Salmonella strains is a serious concern for public health and food safety.