Salmonella is pathogen of many mammalian species and it is one of the most
important bacteria that cause food borne illness worldwide. Salmonella spp. can be
commonly found in raw poultry and meat. Eggs, agricultural products, processed foods, raw milk and raw milk products and contaminated water...
Chotinun, S.
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[The status of hygienic practices of small-scale poultry slaughterhouse in Thailand: An ecohealth approach]
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The status of hygienic practices of small-scale poultry slaughterhouse in Thailand: An ecohealth approach
The study was carried out in three abattoirs supplying meat to butcheries in Nairobi, and its environs. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of contamination of carcasses with E. coli O157:H7 in the slaughterhouses, determine the critical control points and train the slaughterhous...
Mwai, C.W.
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[Risk of contamination of beef carcasses with Escherichia coli O157:H7 from slaughterhouses in Nairobi, Kenya]
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Risk of contamination of beef carcasses with Escherichia coli O157:H7 from slaughterhouses in Nairobi, Kenya
Food borne diseases, and more especially diarrheal diseases, are an important cause of morbidity and mortality (WHO, 2007). Food borne diseases due to bacteria in the food usually manifest as episodes of gastro-intestinal disease (South African DVS, 2007). Most of food borne illnesses occurring a...
Toyomaki, H.
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[An estimation of thermophilic Campylobacter population in ready-to-eat roast beef and chicken and the hygiene practices of sellers in beer bars in Arusha, Tanzania]
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An estimation of thermophilic Campylobacter population in ready-to-eat roast beef and chicken and the hygiene practices of sellers in beer bars in Arusha, Tanzania
Milk is an important source of nutrients to human and animals, but due to its high water activity and nutritional value it serves as an excellent medium for growth of many kind of microorganisms under suitable conditions. The present cross sectional study was conducted to assess microbial quality...
Kanyeka, H.B.
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[Assessment of microbial quality of raw cow's milk and antimicrobial susceptibility of selected milk-borne bacteria in Kilosa and Mvomero Districts, Tanzania]
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Assessment of microbial quality of raw cow's milk and antimicrobial susceptibility of selected milk-borne bacteria in Kilosa and Mvomero Districts, Tanzania
Milk is an important source of nutrients to human and animals, but due to its high water activity and nutritional value, it serves as an excellent medium for growth of many kinds of microorganisms under suitable conditions. The present cross sectional study was conducted to assess hygienic practi...
Zewdu, M.
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[Hygienic practices, bacteriological quality of cow milk and its public health importance along the dairy value chain in Sidama High Lands of southern Ethiopia]
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Hygienic practices, bacteriological quality of cow milk and its public health importance along the dairy value chain in Sidama High Lands of southern Ethiopia
Milk is important as a valuable diet, but due to its nutritional value and perishable product it serves as an ideal medium for development of various microorganisms under suitable conditions, hence it is a staple food in epidemiology linked to zoonotic pathogens. This study was carried out in two...
Hyera, E.
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[Evaluation of microbial contamination along the milk value chain in two districts of Tanzania]
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Evaluation of microbial contamination along the milk value chain in two districts of Tanzania
Ritual slaughter of goats is a common practice in South Africa if the relative proportion of informal slaughter is taken into account. Religious, traditional or customary slaughter is legal in terms of meat safety legislation in South Africa. However, it is suggested that there is lack of underst...
Qekwana, D.N.
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[Occupational health and food safety risks associated with traditional slaughter practices of goats in Gauteng, South Africa]
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Occupational health and food safety risks associated with traditional slaughter practices of goats in Gauteng, South Africa
In Senegal, the red meat is considered as a first choice food because of its nutritional value. Its value in proteins and its nature made it an indispensable food for a well-proportioned food intake. This sector of activity is very worthy and has permitted the development of others activities lik...
Yougbare, B.
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[Appréciation des risques de contamination microbienne de la viande de petits ruminants dans les abattoirs et dibiteries de Dakar, Senegal]
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Appréciation des risques de contamination microbienne de la viande de petits ruminants dans les abattoirs et dibiteries de Dakar, Senegal
The demand for the control of safe food, from consumers the world over, has revolutionized the manner in which wild game meat harvesting occurs. In developed countries, food quality, food and human safety with quality controlling systems embracing environmental carbon footprint issues are constan...
Ramrajh, S.
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[Participatory risk assessment for harvesting of impala (Aepyceros melampus) and the distribution of by-products]
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Participatory risk assessment for harvesting of impala (Aepyceros melampus) and the distribution of by-products