Bacteriological Safety

Bacteriological Technique

Bacteriological safety of packaged drinking water sold in Nigeria: public health implications

BACKGROUND Over the past years, there has been increase in packaged water consumption in Nigeria. Although, there are several studies on microbial safety of sachet packaged drinking water, there is no information on prevailing pathogens. FINDINGS A comprehensive literature search and meta-analysis of peer reviewed primary studies reported from 2005 for microbiological safety of packaged drink...

Bacteriological quality and food safety in a Brazilian school food program.

INTRODUCTION Food safety is a critical issue in school food program. OBJECTIVE This study was conducted to assess the bacteriological quality and food safety practices of a municipal school food program (MSFP) in Jequitinhonha Valley, Brazil. MATERIALS AND METHODS A checklist based on good manufacturing practices (GMP) for food service was used to evaluate food safety practices. Samples fro...

Surveillance of bacteriological safety of “Wara” (curdled milk) and antibacterial susceptibility of the isolated bacteria

Microbiological food safety is a global issue therefore this study was designed to investigate the bacteria contamination in Wara (curdled milk) and antibiotic susceptibility of the bacterial isolates. A total number of twenty-seven samples of “Wara” were purchased from five different locations in Oyo South Senatorial District, Nigeria. The behavioural pattern was investigated using questionnai...

Bacteriological Safety of Blood Collected for Transfusion at University of Gondar Hospital Blood Bank, Northwest Ethiopia

Background. Transfusion associated bacterial infection has remained more frequent with a sever risk of morbidity and mortality. This study assessed the bacteriological safety of blood collected for transfusion. Method. A cross-sectional study was conducted at University of Gondar hospital blood bank from December 2011 to June 2012. Bacterial isolation, identification, and antimicrobial suscepti...