Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern and ESBL Prevalence of Bacteria Isolated from Street Vended Snacks

Anab-Atulomah, Chidiebere; Oji, N. C.; Kanu, Vivian N.

doi:10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1230415

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“…), Staphylococcus aureus, and Listeria monocytogenes are the most common pathogens found in RTE street foods (Table 3). Pathogenic strains of E. coli have been found in several RTE street foods in Nigeria [68,69], Mozambique [3,70], Ethiopia [70], and Egypt [71]. Contamination with E. coli O157:H7, the most common pathotype causing enterohemorrhagic disease (EHEC), possessing the stx gene that encodes Shiga toxin, has been frequently reported (Table 3).…”

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“…A total of 59% (13/22) of studies reported high multidrug resistance in Enterobacteriaceae, ranging from 40% to 86.4% in E. coli, from 16.7 to 70% in Salmonella, and from 31 to 76.4% in S. aureus (Table 3). In Nigeria, 36% of E. coli and 17% of Salmonella isolated from RTE street food were ESBL producers [69]. Zurfluh et al (2015) [99] found 78.3% multidrug-resistant and extended-spectrum βlactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae in RTE salads, fresh-cut fruit, and sprouts imported from the Dominican Republic, India, Thailand, and Vietnam.…”

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The Socioeconomic Factors of Street Food Vending in Developing Countries and Its Implications for Public Health: A Systematic Review

Salamandane,

Malfeito-Ferreira,

Brito

2023

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The sale of ready-to-eat (RTE) street food represents an important source of income in many developing countries. However, these foods are frequently implicated in outbreaks of gastrointestinal diseases. Street food vendors face several constraints that hamper improvement in the microbiological quality of their products. The aim of this review was to update knowledge about the main causes of foodborne illnesses in developing countries, including the growing concern with the microbial transmission of antibiotic resistance. Following PRISMA guidelines, this systematic review was conducted on original articles published from January 2010 to July 2023. The search was carried out using Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, Food Science and Technology Abstracts (FSTA), the International Information System for Agricultural Sciences and Technology (AGRIS), as well as isolated searches of relevant articles from Google Scholar. The initial search identified 915 articles, 50 of which were included in this systematic review. The results indicate that, in the majority of the 15 countries examined, women constitute the predominant segment of street food vendors, representing more than 55% of the total number of these vendors. In 11 countries, street food vendors under the age of 18 were identified. Most vendors had a low level of education and, consequently, were unaware of good hygiene practices when handling food. The combination of factors such as poor hygiene practices on the part of food handlers and the lack of facilities, namely, the absence of available potable water, were frequently listed as the main causes of food contamination. Enterobacteriaceae such as Escherichia coli (61.9%), Salmonella (30.1%), and Shigella spp. (9.5%), as well as Staphylococcus aureus (30.1%) and Listeria monocytogenes (14.3%), were the most common pathogens found in RTE street foods. In 22 studies from 13 developing countries, 59% (13/22) reported high multidrug resistance in Enterobacteriaceae (40% to 86.4% in E. coli, 16.7 to 70% in Salmonella, and 31 to 76.4% in S. aureus). To address the challenges faced by street vendors and improve their economic activities, it is necessary for government entities, consumers, and vendors to work together collaboratively.

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