Foodborne pathogens in Africa: Understanding <i>Cronobacter sakazakii</i>

Cronobacter sakazakii is an emerging and opportunistic foodborne pathogen that causes severe infantile diseases, including meningitis, necrotizing enterocolitis, septicemia. It has been reported in numerous countries around the world, those Africa. Although it isolated from food, environmental clinical samples across Africa, most implicated source of C. infection outbreaks globe consumption contaminated powdered infant formula. many unique characteristics contribute to its survival harsh environments transmission along food chain production consumption. A potential disease outbreak caused by can increase overall burden hinder any progress managing overly strained public health situation This article presents insight into occurrence prevalence Africa's environment, pointing out route accompanying safety concerns. paper advocates for strict compliance with control measures prevent spread African countries.