Characterization of Microbial Contamination in Local Food Handlers - Tapa blanda

Renu, Renu; Chauhan, Shubham; Sharma, Bunty

 
9786205495766: Characterization of Microbial Contamination in Local Food Handlers
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ISBN 10: 6205495767 ISBN 13: 9786205495766
Editorial: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2024

Sinopsis

Food borne diseases are common infections caused by the pathogens found on the hands of food handlers. Samples are taken from the hands of food handlers and found to have a high risk of infection. We have established a task to assess indicators of microbial contamination in various public food serving units A total of 66 samples were taken from food handlers from street food vendors, tea stalls, canteen/mess, Dhaba and restaurants. Of the 66 samples collected, 50% of the samples showed the microbial contamination. The samples were divided into 5 groups (Restaurants, Dhaba/food shops, College canteen/mess, Tea stall/Shake shops, Street food vendors). Then street food vendors group has most prominent contamination. The E. coli was the found most abundant microbes in all the samples followed by Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella, Enterococcus species and Citrobacter spp. Following the isolation and characterization the microorganisms. As the results indicate that the hands of food handlers are a potential vector for the transmission of foodborne diseases, a pragmatic strategy to make street food safe was needed.

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Editorial
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Año de publicación
2024
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
6205495767
ISBN 13 
9786205495766
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de páginas
56
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