Microbiological quality of fresh water prawns (macrobrachium Spp) from the Volta River and its possible health implications

ABSTRACT

The microbiological profile of food for human consumption is as important as its nutritional status. A knowledge of the resident microflora of fresh water prawns can help control and prevent diseases of microbiological origin. This paper reports the microbiological quality of fresh water prawns harvested from the Volta River from 1988 to early 1989. The handling and processing habits were also examined as a background information for formulating improved processing methods: