Bacterial quality evaluation on the shellfish-producing area along the south coast of Korea and suitability for the consumption of shellfish products therein

Abstract

Background: To confirm whether shellfish are suitable for consumption, the quality of seawater and shellfish in shellfish-producing areas must be assessed regularly. This study was conducted to evaluate the bacterial quality on the Changseon area, containing a designated shellfish-producing area, in Korea during 2011-2013. Result: Even though many inland pollutants near the area were identified, they showed no significant impact on the designated area and the shellfish therein. The concentrations of fecal bacteria in all the seawater and mussel samples from the designated area during the harvesting season were within the standards of various countries. Pathogenic bacteria were not detected in any of the mussel samples. In our previous study, the hazardous metal levels in all the mussels from the same area were also within the limits of different countries. Conclusion: The mussel products in this area are suitable for consumption based on fecal pollution, pathogenic bacteria, and also heavy metals.

Evaluation of Pathogenic Microorganisms Isolated from Grey Mullets (Mugilidae) Valamugil seheli Muscles Cultivated in Khawr Al-Mukalla Sea Waters, Hadhramaut, Yemen

“…Bacterial total count was performed to give an idea about contamination and it is supported by others [19][20][21] . Total bacterial count was increased in summer and spring while decreasing in winter [22][23][24] .…”