Detection of Bacterial Contamination at Butcheries in Elfashir –North Darfor State

Abstract

The current study was conducted to investigate bacteries encountered in contamination of beef meat in small butchers in Elfashir city in North Darfor State . However forty swabs samples were collected from butcher’s hands , scale , surface (tables + cutting boards ) and knives. Total viable count (TVC) of contaminating bacteria preformed beside isolation and identification of bacteria . The result revealed that There was no statistically significant difference between the points (p≤0.05) . The highest contamination level was recorded on the butchery J 7.27 Log10CFU/ cm² . The highest contamination level in knives 7.26Log10CFU/ cm² The contaminating bacteria isolated were E. coli in scale 45.5% . Microbial contamination can be carried out by bad handling and poor hygiene, but better facilities and processing units with better hygiene make beef meat have concern for suppliers , consumers and public health officials