In this study, it is aimed to investigate the microbiological quality of market and village eggs. A total of 200
eggs (100 market and 100 village) were randomly collected from different markets and village bazaars in Nigde and
Kayseri. Each egg shell and content were investigated for coliform, E. coli. Campylobacter spp., S. aureus, Salmonella
spp. and yeast- mold contaminations. None of the egg samples were contaminated with Campylobacter spp. and S.
aureus while Salmonella spp. was determined in one sample (eggshell). In addition, it was determined that 27 (13.5%)
egg shells and 6 (3%) egg contents were found contaminated with coliforms, where 12 (6%) and 31 (15.5%) of the egg
shells were found contaminated with E. coli and yeast and mold respectively. Total coliform, E. coli and yeast- mold
counts were detected to range from 3.69 to 5.62 log cfu/mL, 3.35 to 3.55 log cfu/mL and 6.80 to 6.97 log cfu/mL, respectively.
Obtained data revealed that the microbiological load on egg shells may lead to contaminations in refigerator
and kitchen environments while egg content contaminations may constitute a risk for public health through undercooked
egg consumption. In conclusion, preventive measures must be taken to keep both market and village eggs
under +8 °C during storage, besides, producers and consumer’s awareness should be raised about the fact that egg is
also a risky food that must be kept cold.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | April 15, 2018 |
Submission Date | April 4, 2017 |
Acceptance Date | August 22, 2017 |
Published in Issue | Year 2018 Volume: 15 Issue: 1 |
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