o:8649 Enterobacteriaceae in the food chain ‒ modern strategies for detection and control en Members of the Enterobacteriaceae family, such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., and Yersinia spp., are significant contributors to foodborne diseases world- wide. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of their transmission through the food chain, resistance profiles, and modern strategies for detection and control. Particular empha- sis is placed on advanced diagnostic approaches, including PCR-based techniques, isother- mal amplification, and nanotechnology-driven methods. Control interventions ranging from physical decontamination (e.g., irradiation, pulsed light) to the use of natural antimicrobials such as bacteriophages and algal compounds are also discussed. The review underlines the necessity of integrated approaches in reducing the prevalence of foodborne pathogens and improving public health outcomes. Foodborne illness, Enterobacteriaceae, Antibiotic resistance, Pathogen control, PCR, Biosafety 1552099 10.18485/meattech.2025.66.3.86 2025-12-09T09:31:25.172Z 44 yes 46 Jasna Kureljušic Scientific Institute of Veterinary Medicine of Serbia, Janisa Janulisa 14, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia Enterobacteriaceae in the food chain ‒ modern strategies for detection and control https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9366-1857 Jelena Maletić Scientific Institute of Veterinary Medicine of Serbia, Janisa Janulisa 14, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia Enterobacteriaceae in the food chain ‒ modern strategie for detection and control person https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9437-8159 Ana Vasić Scientific Institute of Veterinary Medicine of Serbia, Janisa Janulisa 14, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia Enterobacteriaceae in the food chain ‒ modern strategies for detection and control person https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0653-2935 Nikola Rokvić Scientific Institute of Veterinary Medicine of Serbia, Janisa Janulisa 14, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia Enterobacteriaceae in the food chain ‒ modern strategies for detection and control person https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1554-5380 Slavica Vesković-Moračanin Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology, Kaćanskog 13, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia Enterobacteriaceae in the food chain ‒ modern strategies for detection and control person https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6904-9510 Filip Spasojević Al Dahra doo Serbia, Gorskih jasenova 4, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia Enterobacteriaceae in the food chain ‒ modern strategies for detection and control person Aleksandra Tasić Scientific Institute of Veterinary Medicine of Serbia, Janisa Janulisa 14, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia person https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8361-5697 application/pdf 447432 https://unilib.phaidrabg.rs/o:8649 no yes 16 70 92000002 71A01 Meat technology - Special Issue 66/3 2025 1-576 66 3 500 505 Kaćanskog 13, 11 000 Belgrade Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology 2025-12-01 www.journalmeattechnology.com