Foodborne Pathogens Recovered from Ready-to-Eat Foods from Roadside Cafeterias and Retail Outlets in Alice, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa: Public Health Implications

Foodborne Pathogens Recovered from Ready-to-Eat Foods from Roadside Cafeterias and Retail Outlets in Alice, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa: Public Health Implications

This study assessed the microbiological quality of various ready-to-eat foods sold in Alice, South Africa. Microbiological analysis was conducted on 252 samples which included vegetables, potatoes, rice, pies, beef and chicken stew. The isolates were identified using biochemical tests and the API 20...

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Main Authors: Roland N. Ndip, Ezekiel Green, Mirriam E. Nyenje, Nicoline F. Tanih, Collins E. Odjadjare
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-07-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
street foods
microbial quality
foodborne pathogens
bacterial count
South Africa
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/9/8/2608

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