In our study neither Salmonella nor Shigella was isolated
from other analysed foodstuffs. Contradictory reports
have been published on the occurrence of these pathogens
in foodstuffs. reported the absence of Shigella spp. in ground meat samples
collected from retail stores. Likewise, the absence of
both pathogens in imported whole lettuces and the absence of Salmonella
in the ready-to-eat salads were reported