scholarly journals Microbiological counting in lamb carcasses from an abattoir in São Paulo, Brazil

2009 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 1836-1841 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thaís Mioto Martineli ◽  
Oswaldo Durival Rossi Junior ◽  
Natacha Deboni Cereser ◽  
Marita Vedovelli Cardozo ◽  
Cristianne Lino Fontoura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Most Probable Number ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Probable Number ◽  
Lamb Meat ◽  
Thermotolerant Coliforms ◽  
Sanitary Conditions

The consumption of lamb meat in Brazil has increased in the last years but little information about the microbiological quality of this product is available. To evaluate the hygienic-sanitary conditions of lamb carcasses, the quantification of microorganism populations indicators (mesophiles and psychrotrophs; total and thermotolerant coliforms; Escherichia coli; moulds and yeasts) and the pathogenic microorganisms indentification (Salmonella sp. and Listeria spp.) were performed. A total of 60 lamb carcasses were sampled from one abattoir in São Paulo. Swab samples were collected from three points (forequarter, back and hindquarter) on the muscle surface after carcasses final washing. Statistical analysis consisted of descriptive evaluation of the results whose counts were grouped by intervals of microorganism populations. Counts ranged from 1.0 x 10¹ to 8.0 x 10(4) colony-forming unit cm-2 (CFU cm-2) for mesophiles; 1.0 x 10(0) to 4.4 x 10(4)CFU cm-2 for psychrotrophs; < 1.0 x 10(0) to 4.4 x 10(4)CFU cm-2 for moulds and yeasts; < 0.3 to > 32.0 most probable number/cm² (MPN cm-2) for total and thermotolerant coliforms and Escherichia coli. Salmonella sp. and Listeria spp. were not found in any of the carcasses. Most carcasses presented low counts for all microorganisms. Overall results may be explained by the small size of the industry where the study was taken. Results suggest that good microbiological quality lamb meat is possible to be obtained, but improvement in hygienic-sanitary conditions is still required.

A Bacteriological Survey of Raw Ground Beef1

1977 ◽  
Vol 40 (11) ◽  
pp. 790-794 ◽  
Author(s):  
JAMES F. FOSTER ◽  
JAMES L. FOWLER ◽  
WARREN C. LADIGES
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Retail Store ◽  
Most Probable Number ◽  
Probable Number ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Fecal Streptococci ◽  
Plate Counts ◽  
Aerobic And Anaerobic

The microbiological quality of 150 units of raw ground beef obtained from a local retail store was determined. The range of aerobic plate counts was from 6.9 × 104 to 8.3 × 107/g. By using the most probable number method 96.7% of the 150 units were positive for coliforms, 94.7% for Escherichia coli and 61.3% for Staphylococcus aureus. By the plate methods, 99.3% of the units were positive for fecal streptococci and 56% were positive for Clostridium perfringens. No salmonellae were isolated. Aerobic and anaerobic organisms were isolated and identified. E. coli was the most frequently isolated aerobe followed by organisms in the Klebsiella-Enterobacter group. Among the anaerobic isolates, C. perfringens was the organism most frequently encountered.

Microbiological Quality of Spices Marketed in the City of Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil

2009 ◽  
Vol 72 (2) ◽  
pp. 421-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. L. MOREIRA ◽  
T. B. LOURENÇÃO ◽  
J. P. A. N. PINTO ◽  
V. L. M. RALL
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Primary Production ◽  
Bacillus Cereus ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Black Pepper ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Thermotolerant Coliforms ◽  
The City

The aim of this work was to assess the microbiological quality of spices sold in Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil. A total of 233 samples were analyzed for mesophilic bacteria, thermotolerant coliforms, Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, and Salmonella. Data showed that 21 and 5.6% of these samples were not in agreement with the standards of Brazilian law, due to an excess of coliforms and to the presence of Salmonella, respectively. Black pepper and cumin exhibited the lowest microbiological quality, whereas bay leaf showed the highest quality. It was concluded that the seasonings possessed poor microbiological quality, and new alternatives should be taken in the primary production in order to improve this quality. Irradiation may also be a tool to assure the safety of these products.

scholarly journals Microbiological quality analysis of fresh vended fruit juices and water sold in roadside stalls in Dhaka Metropolis by MPN method

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Mahamuda Akther Eva ◽  
Shawda Shafiq Shreya ◽  
Tasnia Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
Most Probable Number ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
Probable Number ◽  
Gram Negative

Quality of drinking water and juice is very important because if the quality deteriorates by the contamination of faecally originated microorganisms, it may cause serious diarrhea associated problems leading to death. In overpopulated countries like Bangladesh, this is a common scenario to experience diarrheal diseases due to drinking non-potable water as well as contaminated fresh juices. Present study was conducted to determine the quality of drinking water and juice by detection of indicator bacteria Escherichia coli by MPN (Most Probable Number) method which was performed by three consecutive steps including presumptive test, confirmed test and completed test. Other gram negative bacteria were also identified by biochemical methods. The indicator bacterium Escherichia coli was detected in two water samples out of 15 samples and one juice sample out of fifteen samples respectively during the MPN test method. Other Gram negative bacteria found in both water and juice samples included Klebsiella spp., Alcaligenes spp., Pseudomonas spp. and Proteus spp. The quality of drinking water and juice was found to be good in Bangladesh but proper hygiene should be maintained more strictly to avoid the contamination by other gram negative bacteria which are also capable of causing disease. Stamford Journal of Microbiology, Vol.7(1) 2017: 1-6

scholarly journals Microbiological quality of trahira fish (Hoplias malabaricus) from Baixada Maranhense, municipality of São Bento, MA

2018 ◽  
Vol 84 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucélia Guimarães ◽  
Ana Clara dos Santos ◽  
Elka Ferreira ◽  
Débora Pereira ◽  
Francisca Costa
Keyword(s):  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Most Probable Number ◽  
Foodborne Diseases ◽  
Salmonella Spp ◽  
Production Chain ◽  
Probable Number ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Spp ◽  
Sanitary Conditions

ABSTRACT: Fish are considered rich sources of nutrients. Health care throughout its production chain aims to ensure quality, minimizing the risks of transmission of foodborne diseases. In order to evaluate the microbiological quality of trahira fish (H. malabaricus), 40 samples were analysed for Most Probable Number (MPN) of coliforms at 45ºC, counts of aerobic mesophilic bacteria and Staphylococcus spp., identification of E. coli, Salmonella spp. and Aeromonas spp.. Analyses were conducted according to official methods, procedures, and recommendations. Microbiological results showed coliform values at 45 °C ranging from <3 to > 1.1 × 103 MPN/g, presence of E. coli in 14 (35%) samples, counts of mesophilic aerobic bacteria from 9 × 102 to 109 CFU/g and absence of coagulase positive Staphylococcus aureus. Salmonella spp. was detected in 2 (5%) samples, which is in disagreement with the standards required by the RDC Nº 12 of January, 2001 (ANVISA) regarding Aeromonas spp. In total, 36 (90%) samples were contaminated, 7 (19.4%) by A. cavie and 29 (80.6%) by A. hidrophila. The results of this research showed unsatisfactory hygienic and sanitary conditions of fish from the municipality of São Bento (MA), exposing consumers to the risk of foodborne diseases.

scholarly journals Determination of thermotolerant coliforms present in coconut water produced and bottled in the Northeast of Brazil

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vandbergue Santos Pereira ◽  
Johnatan Wellisson da Silva Mendes ◽  
Lorena Alves Oliveira ◽  
Carlos Eberton Alves Mangueira ◽  
Edlânia Moraes Rodrigues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Coconut Water ◽  
Automated System ◽  
Most Probable Number ◽  
Probable Number ◽  
Providencia Alcalifaciens ◽  
Thermotolerant Coliforms ◽  
Preventive Methods

Abstract Coconut water is considered to be a natural isotonic drink and its marketing is gradually increasing. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the microbiological quality of the coconut water produced and bottled in the Northeast of Brazil. Products form ten industries from different states in the Northeast of Brazil were analyzed. The most probable number (MPN) method was used to quantify the coliforms. Samples showing positive for coliforms were seeded on ChromAgar Orient plates and the bacteria identified from isolated colonies using the automated system Vitek 2 (BioMérieux), according to the manufacturer's instructions for the preparation of the inoculum, incubation, reading and interpretation. The samples showed thermotolerant coliform counts between 6.0×102 and 2.6×104 MPN/100 mL. The presence of Klebsiella pneumoniae, Morganella morganii and Providencia alcalifaciens was observed. The implementation of preventive methods and monitoring of the water quality by the industries is required.

scholarly journals Gamma radiation treatment applied to microbial decontamination of products derived from eggs collected from the retail market in São Paulo

2017 ◽  
Vol 69 (6) ◽  
pp. 1683-1692
Author(s):  
S. Aquino ◽  
C.C. Lui ◽  
B. Corrêa
Keyword(s):  
Gamma Radiation ◽  
Radiation Treatment ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Most Probable Number ◽  
Retail Market ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Probable Number ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Egg Powder

ABSTRACT The quality of products derived from eggs depends on the quality of the raw material source and the industrial production. The contamination by fungi and bacteria can occur after exposure of the product in the retail market. The objective of this study was to evaluate the microbiological quality of 60 samples of derivated egg products and evaluate the effects of gamma radiation of cobalt-60, using the dose of 5 and 10 kGy, for decontamination of products collected in the retail market in the São Paulo city. The bacterial count was performed by the most probable number (MPN) and the fungal counts by serial dilution after plating surface. It was observed a decrease in the humidity and water activity (Aw) values of irradiated whole egg powder and white egg powder samples (p<0.05), but there was no significant change in the pH of the same samples irradiated with 5 and 10 kGy (p>0.05). In the powdered yolk the values of pH and Aw presented a significant difference (p<0.05), but no significant difference in the humidity values of 5 and 10 kGy irradiated samples (p>0.05). Effective microbial sterilization of all products occurred at the dose of 10 kGy.

scholarly journals Microbiological quality of “Doner kebab” sold in retail in Sao Paulo- Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 11639-11648
Author(s):  
Aline Machado Katsurayama ◽  
Paula Minghim Planas ◽  
Stefani Thaís Alves Dantas ◽  
Bruna Fernanda Rossi ◽  
Erika Carolina Romão Bonsaglia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo

scholarly journals Isolation and Enumeration of Escherichia coli from Soil and Water

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-77
Author(s):  
Anindita Bhowmik ◽  
Sunjukta Ahsan
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Most Probable Number ◽  
Biochemical Tests ◽  
Probable Number ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Dilution Series

Majority of the population of Bangladesh depend on tap or surface water as their source of water supply. This study was carried out to examine the microbial quality of both water and soil collected from different places using the multiple tube fermentation technique to determine coliform count by the most probable number (MPN) method in brilliant green lactose broth (BGLB) media.Inoculum from positive tubes of the presumptive test were further transferred on eosinemethylene blue (EMB) and MacConkey agar.The organisms isolated were further characterized using biochemical tests. Out of 93 water samples, 30 (32.26%) indicated the presence of lactose fermenter and gas producer in all 3 tubes of dilution series using inoculum quantities of 1.0, 0.1 and 0.01 ml, whereas out of 85 soil samples, 45 (52.94%) showed acid and gas production in all 3 tubes of dilution series.Among 85 soil samples, 40 samples that contained at least one positive in each dilution series and among 93 water samples, 31 samples that contained at least one positive in each dilution series were further re-identified with biochemical tests.This study showed 30.59% soil isolates and 26.88% water isolates were Escherichia coli which highlighted the fact that both water and soil act as a major reservoir of E.coli, which indicates possible fecal contamination as well as presence of potentially pathogenic E. coli. Bangladesh J Microbiol, Volume 36 Number 2 December 2019, pp 75-77

scholarly journals Hygienic sanitary conditions of vacuum packed beef produced by slaughterhouses qualified for export in the Mato Grosso state, Brazil

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maxsueli Aparecida Moura Machado ◽  
Barbara Müller ◽  
Ricardo César Tavares Carvalho ◽  
Eduardo Eustáquio de Souza Figueiredo
Keyword(s):  
Transmission Risk ◽  
Most Probable Number ◽  
Salmonella Spp ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Probable Number ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Legal Standards ◽  
Market Expansion ◽  
Thermotolerant Coliforms ◽  
Sanitary Conditions

ABSTRACT: Brazil is the largest exporter of beef of the world and Mato Grosso State is the highest beef producer in this country. To maintain product competitiveness and market expansion, sanitary hygienic control of the entire process is indispensable to ensure the attainment of harmless beef and quality. The objective of this study was to evaluate the hygienic sanitary conditions of vacuum-packed beef produced by establishments qualified for export in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. A total of 60 samples were submitted to coliforms counts at 35°C and at 45°C and E. coli. The mean contamination by at 35°C and coliforms at 45°C were 3,1 x 102MPN/g and 7.7MPN/g respectively. The presence of E. coli was verified in five samples, representing an occurrence of 8.3% (5/60), and Salmonella spp. in 5% (03/60) of the analyzed samples. The MPN (Most Probable Number) average of coliforms at 35°C and 45°C are in accordance to national and international legislation; however, the presence of Samonella spp., E. coli in some sample indicates a low risk of occurrence of salmonellosis and colibacillosis transmitted by the evaluated beef. However, transmission risk of these diseases cannot be ruled out, since the presence of E. coli does not depend on the amount of coliforms and national legal standards established for the group of thermotolerant coliforms.

Microbiological Quality of Cocoa Powder, Dry Instant Chocolate Drink Mix, Dry Nondairy Coffee Creamer and Frozen Nondairy Topping Obtained at Retail Markets

1983 ◽  
Vol 46 (8) ◽  
pp. 733-736 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. L. PAYNE ◽  
A. P. DURAN ◽  
J. M. LANIER ◽  
A. H. SCHWAB ◽  
R. B. READ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Geometric Mean ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Coliform Bacteria ◽  
Most Probable Number ◽  
Probable Number ◽  
Cocoa Powder ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Retail Markets ◽  
Coffee Creamer

A national survey was conducted of the microbiological quality of three dry ingredients used in beverages and one frozen non-dairy topping obtained at retail markets. Geometric mean aerobic plate counts (APCs) of units examined at 35°C were as follows: 1,313 units of cocoa powder, 6,600 CFU/g; 1,552 units of dry instant chocolate drink mix, 290 CFU/g; 1,559 units of dry non-dairy coffee creamer, 37 CFU/g; and 1,532 units of frozen non-dairy topping, 34 CFU/g. At 30°C, the geometric mean APC was 34 CFU/g for frozen nondairy topping. Geometric means for most probable number determinations of coliform bacteria and Escherichia coli were &lt;3/g for the four products. Geometric mean values for Staphylococcus aureus in three of the products were &lt;10/g; no S. aureus was found in cocoa powder. Geometric mean values for yeasts and molds in dry instant chocolate drink mix and dry nondairy coffee creamer were 8 and 6 CFU/g, respectively.

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