Effect of food storage in plastic, polythene and refrigerator

Food stuffs such as maize (Zea mays L.), rice (Oryza sativa), and groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) are important staple foods in sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this study is to examine the effect storage on food samples plastic, polythene bag, refrigerator, putting into consideration weight microbial load products before after storage. were obtain from Oba market subjected for 28 days, which isolate fungi bacteria obtained. results revealed isolation Rhizopus spp., Fusarium Aspergillus flavus, niger. Also total count ranges 1 – 48 colony forming unit (CFU). Conclusively, condition cereal order increase shelf-life such. This that refrigeration preferable stuff. It preserve normal condition, therefore recommended sample, products.