Antibacterial activity of essential oils from Brocchia cinerea, Artemisia campestris and Origanum vulgare growing in Algeria against antibiotic-resistant foodborne pathogens

Key Points

• Essential oils showed significant antibacterial activity against multiple foodborne pathogens, especially in antibiotic-resistant strains.
• Of the essential oils tested, Origanum vulgare exhibited the strongest effects against three major foodborne pathogens.
• Assessment involved isolating and testing essential oils from Brocchia cinerea, Artemisia campestris, and Origanum vulgare grown in Algeria.
• Findings highlight the potential of these natural compounds as alternatives for combating antibiotic resistance in foodborne pathogens.