http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology eng application/pdf 434149 bytes Meat technology - Special Issue 66/3 2025 volume: 66 number: 3 startpage: 295 endpage: 300 Antimicrobial resistance ESKAPEE pathogens, Meat safety, Foodborne pathogens, One Health, Multidrug resistance 2025-12-01 info:eu-repo/semantics/review https://unilib.phaidrabg.rs/o:8611 doi:10.18485/meattech.2025.66.3.48 Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing concern globally, particularly with ESKAPEE pathogens (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter spp., and Escherichia coli) which have developed multidrug resistance. While traditionally associated with health- care settings, these pathogens are increasingly being found in food sources, particularly meat products, and agricultural environments. This review explores the mechanisms by which ESKAPEE pathogens acquire antimicrobial resistance, their occurrence in meat and other food products, and the implications for food safety. It also discusses the environmental res- ervoirs, including water sources, and the challenges posed by the spread of these pathogens within the meat production and processing chains. Surveillance programs monitoring the prevalence of AMR in the food industry, especially in relation to meat, are outlined, high- lighting the need for improved detection and control measures. The review emphasizes the importance of a One Health approach, recognizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. Addressing AMR in meat and food production requires coordinated efforts across sectors, including public awareness campaigns and enhanced food safety proto- cols, to limit the spread of resistant ESKAPEE strains. Mišić, Dunja Đorđević, Vesna Janković, Vesna V. Velebit, Branko Mitrović, Radmila Lakićević, Brankica Milojević, Lazar Review of antimicrobial-resistant ESKAPEE pathogens in food sources and their relevance to the One Health approach