Foodborne Pathogen Assessment in Raw Milk Cheeses

Foodborne Pathogen Assessment in Raw Milk Cheeses

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General hygienic parameters and selected foodborne pathogens in raw milk cheeses at the 6 Piece Queen Storage Bedroom retail level were evaluated.A total of 245 raw milk cheese samples were analysed for total bacterial count, Enterobacteriaceae, E.coli, Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, coagulase-positive Staphylococci, and staphylococcal enterotoxin.

Results showed only 3 samples that were not compliant with European rules on staphylococcal enterotoxin, but coagulase-positive Staphylococci were evidenced in all samples tested.Salmonella spp.and Listeria monocytogenes were never detected whereas E.coli was evidenced in Yoto Card Case 20 samples.

Results suggest a need for improvement of good manufacturing practice and milking operation.