Assessment of Epiphytic Pathogens from Different Media, Associated with some Ready-for-sale Fresh-Fruits and Vegetables in Selected Markets within Southwest Nigeria
Abstract:This study evaluated microbial safety (incidence, risk levels and prevalence) of fresh produce from three states in 30 open-markets in Southwest, Nigeria. Total Viable Count of Enteriobacteriacaea, coliforms and Listeria (using four broths and five agar) were done on homogenised samples (n = 180). Epiphytes prevalence decrease with cabbage from [Ondo (4.33%), Lagos (3.52%), Osun (2.71)]; carrot [Osun (2.80%), Lagos (2.26%) and Ondo (1.81%)]; cucumber [Ondo (3.52%), Osun (3.25%) and Lagos (2.89%)]; garden egg a… Show more
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