.Microbiology Of Retailed Powdered Milk Sold In Umuahia:- Samuel, Favour N
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 10° cfu/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
mucor sp 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 hazards. The need for improvement and maintenance of good hygienic
practices by food handlers in this country is emphasized
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