Microbial Quality Of Ready To Eat Locally Prepared "Okpa" Sold In Umuahia Metropolis
ABSTRACT
The microbial quality of ready to eat
locally prepared "okpa" sold in umuahia metropolis was evaluated by
standard microbiological methods. The samples were analyzed for the total
aerobic count, total coliform count, and total fungal count. The identification
of bacterial and fungal isolates were also carried out. The isolated bacteria
were of the genera Bacillus, Escherichia coil Shigelia spp, Staphylococcus
aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The fungi isolated were of the genera
Aspergiilus, penicillium, Rhizopus and Mucor. These findings suggest that
locally prepared okpa sold in umuahia metropolis may constitute sources of food
poisoning, consequently public health hazards. The need for improvement and
maintenance of good hygienic practices by food handlers and vendors in the
market is emphasized.
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UGOH, C (2021). Microbial Quality Of Ready To Eat Locally Prepared "Okpa" Sold In Umuahia Metropolis . Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 16, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/microbial-quality-of-ready-to-eat-locally-prepared-okpa-sold-in-umuahia-metropolis-7-2
CHIDIEBERE, UGOH. "Microbial Quality Of Ready To Eat Locally Prepared "Okpa" Sold In Umuahia Metropolis " Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 02 Aug. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/microbial-quality-of-ready-to-eat-locally-prepared-okpa-sold-in-umuahia-metropolis-7-2. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
CHIDIEBERE, UGOH. "Microbial Quality Of Ready To Eat Locally Prepared "Okpa" Sold In Umuahia Metropolis ". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 02 Aug. 2021. Web. 16 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/microbial-quality-of-ready-to-eat-locally-prepared-okpa-sold-in-umuahia-metropolis-7-2 >.
CHIDIEBERE, UGOH. "Microbial Quality Of Ready To Eat Locally Prepared "Okpa" Sold In Umuahia Metropolis " Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 16 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/microbial-quality-of-ready-to-eat-locally-prepared-okpa-sold-in-umuahia-metropolis-7-2