BACTARIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF YOUGURT SOLD AT THREE SELECTED REGIONS IN BIDA METROPOLIS

BSTRACT: showed that all on the yogurts were contaminated by microorganisms that have public health This study examined the bacterialogical examinations of yoghurt sold in Bida metropolis, attention of the appropriate government agencies is needed to ensure that adequate hygiene is different brands of commercially prepared yoghurt were purchased and analyzed in the laboratory using standard laboratory methods. All of the samples recorded growth in the negative psychrotrophs, coliforms, and lactic acid bacteria. The bacteriological quality of implications. Thus, the yoghurts sold in Bida have poor bacteriological quality. Therefore, the cfu/ml. After biochemical characterization, Bacillus sp, Staphylococcus sp, Streptococcus sp, and Klebsiella sp, were the bacteria isolated. The result some yoghurt sold at different outlets in Bida metropolis in Niger state was assessed. three range of 3.0 x 103 maintained during preparation, processing, storage and distribution of yoghurts to produce Yogurt is a commonly consumed drink because of its energy constituent and health benefit. to 9.6 x 103 Nigeria. Undesirable microbes that can cause spoilage of dairy products include Gram high quality products that will not pose a health risk on the consumers.