BACTERIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF DRIED SLICE MEAT (KILISHI) SOLD IN MINNA
Abstract
Abstract
This study was carried out to investigate the bacteria contaminants of dried slice beef (kilishi) sold in different locations within Minna metropolis. The samples were analyzed using pour plate method. The bacterial species were characterized and identified on the basis of their colonial morphology; gram’s staining reaction and biochemical characteristics. The total bacteriaplate count for each sample ranged from (8x109) to (3.5x103) CFU/g from site 1, 2 and 3for samples collected. The organisms isolated include; Staphylococcus aureus (35.2%), Escherichia coli (21.1%) percentage occurrence, Bacillus species occurred 17(12%) Klebsiella spp 16(11.3%), Pseudomonas spp 13(9.2%), Shigella spp 10(7.04%) and the least was P. vulgaris 6(4.2%). It was concluded that the high bacteria count and frequency of occurrences from the kilishi samples is an indication of high contamination of the meat by potential pathogens due to poor handling and sanitary conditions which may pose a potential source of food borne diseases. Therefore proper handling and production sanitary measure should be put in place.
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