Identification of Pathogenic Bacteria in Food Samples from Cafeterias of A University in Denpasar, Indonesia

Highlights: Eschericia colli was the most contaminant bacteria among food samples from Warmadewa Cafeterias Further suggestions to increase hygiene in processing must be offered. Abstract : Foodborne diseases still remain a problem especially public areas. This study aimed identify pathogenic foods sold at cafeterias of Universitas Warmadewa, Denpasar, Indonesia. The presence identified using brain heart infusion (BHI) agar for growth Escherichia coli and Streptococcus aureus, selenite Shigella Salmonella, alkaline peptone Vibrio cholerae, then bacterial culture conducted species. results showed that were found two samples, kangkong jinggo rice, with colony counts 50-118. commonly Cafeterias. offered by advising stalls’ owners serve good conducting regular inspections assess quality.