Safety of Commercially Available Beef Burger in Saudi Arabia

The safety of meat has been at the forefront societal concerns in recent years, and indications exist that challenges to will continue future. Major issues related include need control traditional emerging pathogenic microorganisms, such as increased virulence low infectious doses or resistance antibiotics food-related stresses. This study aimed recognize microbial contamination heavy metals content. Thirty-eight frozen freshly prepared burger (local imported) samples were collected from randomly selected supermarkets fast-food restaurants Jeddah. Yeasts/Molds had highest count (204.3 CFU/mL) followed by total aerobic mesophiles (69.5 CFU/mL), coliforms (16.2 Escherichia coli (10.0 CFU/mL). Salmonella species positive 39.5% samples. Fresh burgers more counts TVC, coliforms, coli, Bacillus cereus. Amoxicillin-clavulanate Ampicillin a high frequency studied sample. None detectable traces metals’ elements. research provides valid data protect consumers different health risks Saudi Arabia.