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Safety and quality evaluation of street foods in Zaria, Nigeria.

Author(s) : UMOH V. J., ODOBA M. B.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Ready-to-eat foods and beverages were purchased from street food sellers in Zaria, Nigeria for microbiological analysis. Total aerobic organisms were cultured on plate count agar, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus and Salmonella were studied. Results are given. Education of the street food handlers and the public on environmental sanitation and safe food handling practices is recommended.

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  • Original title: Safety and quality evaluation of street foods in Zaria, Nigeria.
  • Record ID : 1999-2967
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Food Control The International Journal of HACCP and Food Safety - vol. 10 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 1999/02

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