Journal of Food: Microbiology, Safety & Hygiene
Open Access
ISSN: 2476-2059
ISSN: 2476-2059
Department of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture, Addis Ababa University, Bishoftu, Ethiopia
Research Article
Detection and Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of E. coli O157:H7 from Slaughterhouses and Butcher Shops in Bishoftu Town, Central Oromia, Ethiopia
Author(s): Fufa Abunna*, Muhabaw Yimana, Hika Waketole, Takele Beyene and Bekele Megersa
Raw beef consumption is an old tradition and a much favored dish by the majority of Ethiopians. However, prevailing unhygienic processing and distribution practices likely contribute to beef contamination leading to foodborne infections. A cross-sectional study was carried out to investigate the occurrence of E. coli O157:H7 and evaluate its antimicrobial resistance profile in slaughterhouses and butcher shops in Bishoftu town, Ethiopia. A total of 352 samples (120 fecal, 92 beef cut, and 140 environmental swabs) were collected. The isolation and identification process was carried out using selective enrichment media, followed by a latex agglutination test. The isolates were tested for their resistance against 13 antimicrobials using the standard disk diffusion method. Out of 352 samples, 14 (3.97%) were found to be positive for E. coli O157:H7 serotype; of which, 28.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2476-2059.23.8.189