Microbial status of smoked fish, &lt;i&gt;scombia scombia&lt;/i&gt; sold in Owerri, Imo state, Nigeria

Dike-Ndudim, JN; Egbuobi, R. C.; Onyeneke, E. N.; Uduji, HI; Nwagbaraocha, M. A.; Ogamaka, IA; Okorie, H. M.; Egbuobi, L. N.; Opara, A.A.

doi:10.4314/ajcem.v15i1.6

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“…This is in agreement with the results of Dike-Ndudim et al (2014) who attribute the isolation of the same organisms from smoked fish sold in Owerri to feacal contamination of water sources in Owerri.…”

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Bacteriological quality of garri sold in Owerri open markets, Imo state, Nigeria

Egbuobi¹,

Dike-Ndudim²,

Ojiegbe³

et al. 2015

Afr. J. Food Sci.

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Garri as popularly known in Nigeria is a general food consumed by most people in Nigeria. It could be eaten by reconstituting it with hot water, stirred to form a thick paste and eaten with soup or stew. It could also be taken dried or mixed with cold water and sugar/milk, as a snack. As a part of check mating the public health risk associated with this general dependence of the population on garri, the bacteriological quality of garri sold in Owerri open market was examined with the aim of investigating the bacterial contamination of garri due to exposure in the market as well as establish the hygienic statue of garri taken as snacks by many Nigeria. To achieve this, a total of one hundred and ten (110) garri samples were collected from Eke-ukwu market, relief market, Eke-Mmegbu market, Orji market, IMSU gate market and some local garri processing factories within Oweri metropolis to serve as control. The samples were analyzed bacteriologically for viable heterotrophic bacteria and coliform bacteria counts on Nutrient and MacConkey agar respectively, using pour plate method. The mean value results from all the markets revealed high bacterial contamination, except from the factory. The resultant data were analyzed statistically using Chi-square to determine if there is a significant difference between the five markets. When calculated, the value of the five markets was 35.75 while the tabulated was 11.07. This implies that there was a significant difference between the five markets. Identified bacteria included: Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidenmidis, Bacilus cerus, Escherichia coli and Klebsielia aerogenes. Isolation of these bacteria is a sign of danger, hence, Imo State government is advised to take measures such as making environmental sanitation a priority project in the state to save the lives of the citizens.

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Bacteriological quality of garri sold in Owerri open markets, Imo state, Nigeria

Egbuobi¹,

Dike-Ndudim²,

Ojiegbe³

et al. 2015

Afr. J. Food Sci.

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“…Microsporum canisand Trichophyton mentagrophytes which are zoophilic originated from cats, dogs and other domestic animals are among the organisms found and isolated. Similar findings were reported by Dike-Ndudim et al[23], they reported the isolation of M. canis and T. mentagrophytes among children in Isu Local Government of Imo State, Nigeria. Trichophyton rubrum and Microsporum audouinii were also isolated from the children.…”

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Potency of Trona on Fungi Associated with Tinea Capitis from Children in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS)

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Mormoni

Isah

et al. 2018

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Aim: The potency of trona against fungi associated with dermatophytes isolated from children in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) local farming community was investigated. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry and Department of Pharmacognosy, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, between January 2017 and September 2017. Methodology: The samples were collected from errand children within UDUS, and the organisms were isolated and identified microscopically using standard methods. Elemental analysis of the two types of trona (red and white) was also determined using standard Analytical methods. The sensitivity test was carried out using agar well diffusion method. Results: In the two types of trona (red and white) Sodium was found to have the highest concentration of 9500 mg/kg and 8300 mg/kg, and the lowest was 0.15 and 0.10 mg/kg. Potassium was reported to have a concentration of 4400 mg/kg and 1800 mg/kg for the white and red trona respectively. Some of the organisms identified were Microsporum Canis, Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes etc. Highest mean zone of inhibition of 20.7 and 23.3 mm was recorded for the red and white trona respectively. The least zone of inhibition recorded was 2.7 and 4.7 mm for the red and white trona respectively. Increased activity was recorded when the concentration of the trona was increased. Conclusion: The results revealed promising potentials of trona in the treatment of fungi associated with dermatophytoses. However, further studies should be done to determine the mechanism of action of trona on these organisms.

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“…This could be attributed to poor hygiene practice during handling and smoking processes. The reason could as well be an indication of partial dehydration during smoking and unhygienic display at market stalls, as earlier observed by Dike-Ndudim et al [24].…”

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This study was carried out to determine microbial load of fresh and smoked Bonga shad fish (Ethmalosa fimbriata) and hygiene practices among fishmongers in Epe town, Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State (Nigeria). Through a cross-sectional in design, a semi-structured questionnaire was administered on 44 consented fishmongers to collect data on their knowledge of fish contamination and spoilage, and their hygiene practices. Key informant interview guide also was used to collect data on fish preservation methods. In addition, 34 Bonga shad fish samples were collected for bacteriological analysis using standard methods. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and fisher's exact Chi-square at p=0.05 while key informant interview responses were analyzed using thematic referent approach. Fishmongers' age was 37.1±10.8 years; 90.9% were female while 45.5% had completed primary education. The major source of water supply reported by the fish mongers was stream (84.1%). Significantly high proportion (77.8%) of smoked fish sellers demonstrated good knowledge on fish contamination and spoilage. The major fish preservation methods identified in the study were smoking, salting, preservation with ice, and live fish preservation, using valium and paracetamol tablets. Predominantly identified microorganisms were fish spoilage micro-organisms. Education of fish mongers on the importance of maintaining good hygiene levels, and the use of treated water for fish processing are therefore recommended.

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Microbial status of smoked fish, <i>scombia scombia</i> sold in Owerri, Imo state, Nigeria

Cited by 12 publications

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Bacteriological quality of garri sold in Owerri open markets, Imo state, Nigeria

Bacteriological quality of garri sold in Owerri open markets, Imo state, Nigeria

Potency of Trona on Fungi Associated with Tinea Capitis from Children in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS)

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