Detection of escherichia, salmonella, shigella, staphylococcus and yersinia in "kesong puti" from Cavite Province
Abstract
"Kesong puti" samples from Cavite Province were studied for the presence of pathogenic bacteria: Escherichia, Salmonella, Shigella, Staphylococcus and Yersinia. High bacterial counts were obtained with values ranging from 2.2 to 5.1 × 108 cfu/g for total bacteria, 1.0 × 104 to 4.0 × 106 cfu/g for coliforms and 1.3 × 104 to 5.6 × 106 cfu/g for yeasts and molds. Escherichia coli Migula and Staphylococcus aureus Rosenbach were found in the cheese samples. No Salmonella, Shigella and Yersinia were detected. The high microbial counts of the "kesong puti" samples were attributed to unhygienic practices during processing and handling as well as the high moisture content of the cheese which favored growth of contaminating microorganisms.
Source or Periodical Title
Philippine Agricultural Scientist
ISSN
317454
Page
126-133
Document Type
Article
Subject
"Kesong puti", Escherichia, Salmonella, Shigella, Staphylococcus, White cheese, Yersinia
Recommended Citation
Barraquio, V. L.; Villanueva, D. C.; and Almazan, E. N., "Detection of escherichia, salmonella, shigella, staphylococcus and yersinia in "kesong puti" from Cavite Province" (2021). Journal Article. 3492.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/3492