Evaluation of microbial contamination in shrimp paste
Journal of Preventive Medicine
;
: 50-53, 2008.
Article
Dans Vietnamien
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-870
ABSTRACT
Background:
Food-born bacteria can be present in raw materials or contaminated foods during process and storage. Shrimp paste is a popular food in Viet Nam, but there are no studies on the hygiene and safety of this food.Objectives:
To identify the microbial contamination of commercial shrimp paste available in Ha Noi City. Materials andmethod:
A total of 50 shrimp paste samples were collected randomly from markets around Ha Noi City. Enumeration and isolation methods were used to determine the microbial contamination in these samples.Results:
100% of the samples were contaminated with Clostridium perfringens and Candida albicans. 10% of samples were contaminated with Coliform. Other pathogenic bacteria, including Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio cholerae were not found in shrimp paste samples.Conclusion:
Evaluation of microbial contamination in popular foods such as shrimp paste should be done regularly to prevent food-born diseases in the community.
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Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Sécurité des aliments
langue:
Vietnamien
Texte intégral:
Journal of Preventive Medicine
Année:
2008
Type:
Article
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