ABSTRACT
Five
samples of powdered milk collected from retailed shops in the market were
analysed for microbial quality. The milks were tested for total aerobic count
(TAC), coliform counts and various foodborne pathogens. TACs ranges from 2.98 x
10° to 3.64 x 10cfu/ml. Escherichia coli were detected in 25% of the samples.
Bacillus cereus was confirmed in 27% of the samples. Staphylococcus aureus was
detected in 27% of the samples. Lactobacillus was detected in 15.5% of the
samples. fumigatus, and mucorsp was observed for the fungi isolates. An
apparent relationship between high aerobic count detection of coliforms and
presence of food- borne pathogens was observed. These findings suggest that
most of the powdered milk sold by retailers may constitute sources of bacterial
food poising, consequently public health lizards. The need for improvement and
maintenance of good hygienic practices by food handlers in this country is
emphasized.
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