Dr. Marcos Rostagno: Salmonella & One Health in Pet Food | Ep. 139
Thu Feb 05 2026
In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Marcos Rostagno from Nutreco Selko USA discusses why Salmonella remains a critical risk across the pet food supply chain. He explains how ingredient sourcing, processing, storage, and consumer handling all influence food safety outcomes for pets and humans. Dr. Rostagno highlights One Health connections, emerging consumer trends, and the limitations of testing and detection. Learn practical insights shared for managing risk without assuming a zero-tolerance approach. Listen now on all major podcast platforms!
“One Health becomes especially relevant when humans and companion animals share living spaces, creating ongoing opportunities for microorganism exchange through food, surfaces, and daily interaction.”
Meet the guest: Dr. Marcos Rostagno is a veterinarian with an MSc and PhD in preventive veterinary medicine and serves as Director of Technical Services and Innovation at Nutreco Selko USA. With extensive experience across academia, government, and industry, his work focuses on feed additives, gastrointestinal health, food safety, and risk management.
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(00:00) Highlight(01:11) Introduction(04:20) Salmonella importance(06:41) Pet susceptibility(11:44) Ingredient risks(17:12) Processing controls(21:23) Supply chain risk(26:39) Final Questions
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In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Marcos Rostagno from Nutreco Selko USA discusses why Salmonella remains a critical risk across the pet food supply chain. He explains how ingredient sourcing, processing, storage, and consumer handling all influence food safety outcomes for pets and humans. Dr. Rostagno highlights One Health connections, emerging consumer trends, and the limitations of testing and detection. Learn practical insights shared for managing risk without assuming a zero-tolerance approach. Listen now on all major podcast platforms! “One Health becomes especially relevant when humans and companion animals share living spaces, creating ongoing opportunities for microorganism exchange through food, surfaces, and daily interaction.” Meet the guest: Dr. Marcos Rostagno is a veterinarian with an MSc and PhD in preventive veterinary medicine and serves as Director of Technical Services and Innovation at Nutreco Selko USA. With extensive experience across academia, government, and industry, his work focuses on feed additives, gastrointestinal health, food safety, and risk management. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Pet Food Inner Circle! Join now and connect with leading experts in pet nutrition: https://petfoodinnercircle.com/ What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:11) Introduction(04:20) Salmonella importance(06:41) Pet susceptibility(11:44) Ingredient risks(17:12) Processing controls(21:23) Supply chain risk(26:39) Final Questions The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Trouw Nutrition * Kemin - Biorigin - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Instagram: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show