Post Graduate Student: Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Research Article
Microbial Assessment of Surfaces of Canned Drinks Sold Within Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria and Its Associated Health Implications
Author(s): Ezelote Judith Chinelo*, Asuzu Eleanor, Chukwu Martin-Remy, Obasi Chidera Chisom and Mbachu Joy Adaku
Background and Objective: Over the years, numerous studies have been conducted on the possible links between canned drink intake and medical problems. The qualitative assessment of microorganisms on the surfaces of canned drinks sold within FUTO environment and its health implications were evaluated in this study.
Materials and Methods: A total of twenty canned drink (alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands) were collected from the refrigerator and the packs of retailer’s shop. Standard microbiological methods were adopted using Gram staining, biochemical tests and lacto phenol cotton blue staining.
Results: The canned drinks from refrigerator showed total viable bacterial count which ranged from 2.0 × 10 1 cfu to 1.4× 102 cfu while total fungal count ranged from 2.0× 10 1 cfu to 4.0 × 10 1.. View More»
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