Journal of Food: Microbiology, Safety & Hygiene
Open Access
ISSN: 2476-2059
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2476-2059
+44 1478 350008
Department of Animal Health, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Science, North West University, Mahikeng, North-West 2735, South Africa
Research Article
Evaluation of the Effect of Hygiene Practices and Attitudes on the Microbial Quality of Street Vended Meats Sold in Johannesburg, South-Africa
Author(s): Mpinda Edoaurd Tshipamba*, Ngoma Lubanza, Modupeade Christianah Adetunji and Mulunda Mwanza
The safety of foods is affected by several factors, from the quality of the raw materials to food handling and hygiene practices. This study aimed at evaluating the consequences of different hygiene practices on the microbiological quality of street vended Ready-To-Eat (RTE) meat. A total of 115 meat samples were purchased from vendors at three different areas; MTN-taxi rank, Bree Street and Hancock Street around Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD) where a a pre-structured check list was used for observational study of the hygiene practices of meat vendors. Isolates were identified using standard biochemical and Molecular methods. The study revealed that 90.63, 77.42, and 68.89% of vendors respectively exposed their meats to dusts and flies, 94.4, 92.31 and 87.5% of vendors handled money while serving foods at the different locations respectively. Stagnant water was found at .. View More»